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Mom of a 7 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago
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Hii My son is 4.2 years old and he is suffering a 102 degree fever and stomach ache.. is it possible he is having heat stroke if so what should i do plzz suggest

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago
A. Symptoms include hot, flushed skin with high fever over 105° F (40.5° C). More than 50% of children with heatstroke do not sweat. Heatstroke can cause confusion, coma or shock. Heatstroke is a life-threatening emergency.13Put the child in a cool place. Have him lie down with the feet elevated.Undress him (except for underwear) so the body surface can give off heat.Sponge the entire body surface constantly with cool water. ... Weakness should clear in 2 to 3 hours after lost fluids are replaced.Immerse you in cold water. A bath of cold or ice water has been proved to be the most effective way of quickly lowering your core body temperature. ... Use evaporation cooling techniques. ... Pack you with ice and cooling blankets. ... Give you medications to stop your shivering.102 a high fever for a 4 year old? If his or her temperature is above 100.4 degrees, it is time to call us. For children ages three months to three years, call us if there is a fever of 102 degrees or higher. For all kids three years and older, a fever of 103 degrees or higher means it is time to call Pediatrics East. Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever.Symptoms of heat stroke in kids A body temperature that rises dangerously high – above 104˚ Fahrenheit. Absence of sweating. Confusion, disorientation. Flushed, hot and dry skin (skin may be wet).intense thirst.weakness or fainting.cramps in the arms, legs or stomach.no appetite, feeling sick or vomiting.irritability or being cranky.headache.sweating a lot.pale clammy skin.
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