What is it? It is when stomach contents come up into, and are ejected beyond the mouth. In children, the most common cause are viruses. What are the symptoms? Your child may have viral symptoms such as fever, nausea, poor appetite, decreased activity, fatigue, abdominal pain or cramps. How do I treat it? Mild vomiting,...

It’s 3:00 am and you are sound asleep, when all of a sudden you wake up and hear a small voice saying, “I threw up”. The rest of your night is a whirl of cleaning, sanitizing, and comforting.Gastroenteritis, also known as the “stomach flu” or “stomach bug” is a viral infection that causes your child’s...

What is Gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis, commonly known as “a stomach bug,” or “stomach flu,” is an inflammation or infection of the intestines. It typically causes vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and dehydration. In most cases, the infection clears within a few days, but sometimes it takes longer. The primary risk is dehydration. What causes it? Gastroenteritis can...