Hi, My 3 yr old boy woke 2 days ago with a fever (38) and vomiting (3 times between 9am and 2pm). I gave him ibuprofen that morning which brought the fever down, so the vomiting wasn t from fever. So the second day loose stools x2 (not too bad) but lack of appetite, fever spiked in evening to 39.3 before coming down with ibuprofen. The third day (today) no fever (well 37.5-37.7) but he has over the course of the day developed a dreadful croup-type cough, now asleep but breathing very noisily. Should I be thinking of taking him to doc first thing in the morning? Or presume its a virus which has to run its course? Any advice muchly appreciated, thanks, Gemma
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has symptoms of fever and vomiting along with loose stools which means child is suffering from gastroenteritis caused by viral infection or urinary tract infection known as UTI due to Enterococcus females infection. Fever is happening just because of that. I would suggest you to visit pediatrician once and get it examined. You should take roper course of antibiotics to fight against infection.  Chat Doctor.  If not taking any antibiotic start Norfloxacin for 5 to 7 days. Get culture test of urine done again after few days and start treatment accordingly. Avoid intake of outside food.