Right now, based on what you’ve described: It is reasonable to continue monitoring her at home Focus on fluids, rest, and fever control Keep a close eye on breathing and hydration
Hello,
Likely a viral infection For now, monitoring at home is appropriate
Give small, frequent sips of fluids Use Tylenol for comfort if fever returns. Let her rest; fast breathing during sleep can happen with fever.
If She has no urine for 8–10 hours, very dry mouth, or is hard to wake. Fever ≥102°F or lasting >2–3 days. Repeated vomiting Then Please go to ER
You’re doing the right things keep monitoring and focusing on hydration.
Thank you dear
Hello Anisia You’re doing a great job keeping track of your daughter’s symptoms and caring for her. Based on what you’ve described—mild fever, one episode of vomiting, some diarrhea, and faster breathing while sleeping (but no wheezing or distress)—it’s likely she has a mild viral stomach infection, which is common in young children.
When to Monitor at Home: - She’s alert when awake, making eye contact, and responding normally. - She’s able to drink fluids and keep some down, even if she’s not eating much. - Her urine output is normal (at least 3-4 wet diapers or pees in 24 hours). - Breathing is a bit fast but not labored (no sucking in at the ribs, grunting, or flaring nostrils).
When to Seek Medical Attention Immediately: - She’s very drowsy, difficult to wake, or not responding as usual. - She’s breathing very fast, is struggling to breathe, or you see chest retractions (skin pulling in at the ribs or neck). - She can’t keep any fluids down (vomiting everything or refusing to drink). - She has no urine for 8 hours or shows signs of dehydration (dry mouth, no tears when crying, sunken eyes). - Her fever is above 102°F (39°C) and not coming down with medication, or she develops a new rash. - She has persistent vomiting or blood in vomit/stool.
What You Can Do at Home: - Offer small sips of water, ORS (oral rehydration solution), or coconut water frequently. - Avoid forcing her to eat; focus on fluids. - Keep her comfortable and let her rest. - Continue to monitor her breathing and overall alertness.
Thank you
Based on what you’ve described, it sounds like your daughter may have a mild viral gastroenteritis, which is common in children and can lead to symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. The key points to focus on at home are hydration, comfort, and monitoring for any changes. For hydration, ensure she’s drinking small sips of clear fluids or an oral rehydration solution if she’s tolerating it. Even if she’s not very interested in drinking, encourage frequent small amounts. With vomiting, avoid giving large volumes of fluids at once. Diarrhea can lead to dehydration, so this piece is critical. For comfort, continue using a fever reducer like acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed, following the dosing instructions on the label based on her weight. You mentioned she had a slightly fast breathing rate while sleeping—monitor this, as an increased rate without other respiratory distress like wheezing might not be urgently concerning, but keep an eye on it. Red flags include difficulty breathing, persistent high fever that isn’t responding to medication, significant lethargy, if her lips or skin start to look blue, or if she’s unable to keep any fluids down at all. If any of these occur, or if you simply feel something is off, it’s wise to have her seen by a healthcare professional. Otherwise, observing at home is a reasonable approach. Reassess if her condition isn’t starting to improve or if symptoms worsen over the next 24 hours. Remember, young children can become dehydrated quickly, so watch her fluid intake and urine output closely. If she’s not urinating every six hours or shows dry mouth or lack of tears, she may need medical evaluation.
