I took my nine month old DD to the ER on Wednesday morning as she got very sick very quickly. She was diagnosed with a UTI and given antibiotics.
Since then I've struggled to keep the antibiotics down (she has reflux and a sensitive gag reflex) and she is drinking next to nothing. She's had about 110mls of milk in almost 24 hours. Her urine output is still foul smelling and reduced markedly. She doesn't seem to be getting better, even though she's been on antibiotics since Wednesday.
I have an appointment at the GP this afternoon.
I know he will suggest some electrolyte stuff, but I have a big problem with this. First, they tried it at the hospital on Wednesday and she spat/vomited it up straight away. Given she won't even drink milk what chance do I have of her keeping that stuff down?
Is there anything else for her? I am quite worried that she's going to end up more dehydrated and will get even more distressed if we try to get that electrolyte stuff in. It takes us about 45 minutes to get the antibiotics in (she always vomits the first stuff up) and then is so distressed while we try to give another dose.
If I could have some other ideas to help her that I could ask the GP about? I would be so grateful. Thank you.

i would skip the gp and take her back to the er now. the wil probably do iv antibiotics and fluids

i second the ER. also ask if its worth watering down her milk-formula to up fluid intake

Yep go to the ER now, she may be dehydrated and its best she been seen sooner rather than later.

hospital now.

Go to the ER. If she's dehydrated they can put an IV in and they can deliver the antibiotics this way too.

another ER recommendation

take her to the ER.

as the PP said, they'll most likely do IV antibiotics and fluids and she should perk up quickly.

good luck x

Take her back to the hospital

My dd was 9mths old with a serious UTI, she had a febrile convulsion with the high temps. We took her to ER & she was in hospital for two nights, they gave her ab's intraveinously (sp?). Don't muck around with this, it can damage kidneys & all sorts of things, dd had follow up appointments for months after that, I can't believe they sent you away with oral meds!!!



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This shouldn't be done, it can cause diaoreahh (sp?) and tummy upsets. I'd go with the Er for IV fluids, without delay (dehydration is serious with anyone but especially babies).

Thanks all. I have cancelled the GP appointment, going to the ER. DH is rushing home to look after DD1. I am so worried.

thinking of you. Please update us when you can.

thinking of you. Please update us when you can.

Any news OP? Hope all is okay!

Thanks for all your suggestions and thoughts. I took her to the ER and she was immediately admitted. She is receiving IV fluids and antibiotics and is so much better. She will be in here for 2 nights and hopefully we will go home tomorrow.
Wow, I couldn't believe how sick she got so quickly.
Thanks again.

Emergency department

I agree to this - icy poles are much easier to get into sick little kids. Great news OP, lucky you didn't wait by the sounds of things!

but if a sick child can't keep down antibiotics then they need hospital...

When DS had gastro and was admitted to hospital for dehydration (he was barely weeing, wouldn't keep anything down and by the time he did wee it was the orangy crystal stuff in his nappy) he was nil by mouth while he received fluids overnight and then on half size bottles (usually 200 ml 4 scoops went to 100ml and 1 scoop) and this was upped gradually to make sure he could keep it down.

This was under the recommendation of 2 GP's and paed's at Westmead Children's Hospital.

So glad to hear your DD is improving in hospital OP.

some times when we have been to the er with dd & she is dehydrated they have given her small amounts of diluted apple juice frequently (5mls every 10mins) & have also said to do that at home if need be to help before heading in. DD has always taken that well & it has sometimes let us avoid iv fluids. Just a useful thing to know if your child wont take gastolite.

Glad your dd is feeling better, it is so scary when they crash so fast.