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205 E. Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX
Call: (832) 215-8884
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Stomach Bug, Vomiting and Dehydration Care in Webster, TX
When a stomach bug hits, the big worry is keeping fluids in. We check how hydrated your child is, treat nausea when it makes sense, and send you home with a sip-by-sip plan. Kids and adults welcome, so the whole house can be seen in one trip.
By Appointment : Mon to Fri : 9 AM to 8 PM || Sat & Sun : 10 AM to 6 PM
Walk-Ins accommodated based on availability.
What Causes Vomiting and Diarrhea?
Most sudden vomiting and diarrhea comes from a stomach virus. A few other causes are worth knowing:
Stomach Viruses
Norovirus and other stomach viruses spread fast through homes, schools and daycares. Vomiting often eases within a day or two, while diarrhea can last longer.
Food Poisoning
Spoiled or undercooked food can cause vomiting, diarrhea and cramps, sometimes within hours. Often more than one person who ate the same food gets sick.
Other Infections
In kids, vomiting can come with strep throat, the flu, an ear infection or a urinary tract infection, so we look beyond the belly.
Belly Pain That Will Not Quit
Constant pain, or pain that settles in the lower right side, can be appendicitis rather than a bug. That needs care right away.
Little Ones Dry Out Fast
Babies and toddlers lose fluid quickly with vomiting and diarrhea, so they can get dehydrated faster than older kids.
Adults Get It Too
Stomach bugs often spread through the whole house. Parents and older kids can be seen in the same visit.
A stomach bug can bring a fever too. For fever tips by age, see our fever care page.
Signs of Dehydration by Age
Watch what goes in and what comes out. Signs of dehydration include:
Babies and Toddlers
- Fewer wet diapers than usual, or none in 8 hours
- Dry, sticky mouth
- Crying with few or no tears
- Sunken eyes, or a sunken soft spot on top of the head
- Unusually sleepy, floppy or fussy
Older Kids and Adults
- Peeing much less, or no urine in 8 hours
- Dark yellow urine
- Dry mouth and cracked lips
- No tears, or sunken eyes
- Dizzy when standing up, or very tired and sleepy
Fewer wet diapers, less peeing or a drier mouth? Come in today so we can check. No urine in 8 hours, several signs at once, or a child who is very sleepy needs the ER.
Small, Frequent Sips
Big gulps often come right back up. Small sips, given often, usually stay down.
- Use an oral rehydration solution from the pharmacy. It has the right mix of water, salt and sugar.
- Start with a teaspoon or a small sip every few minutes. Slowly give more as your child keeps it down.
- Breastfed babies can keep nursing, with shorter, more frequent feeds.
- Skip juice, soda and sports drinks for young kids. They have too much sugar and too little salt.
- Once vomiting slows, offer regular foods your child likes in small amounts. A strict bland diet is not needed.
- Do not give over-the-counter anti-diarrhea or anti-nausea medicine to kids unless your provider says so.
- Wash hands with soap and water. Hand sanitizer does not work as well against norovirus.
What Happens at Your Visit
- A full exam, including the belly, ears and throat, to look for the cause.
- A hydration check: weight, heart rate, mouth, eyes and skin, plus questions about wet diapers and bathroom trips.
- Anti-nausea medicine when your provider decides it is right for your child, to help fluids stay down.
- A step-by-step oral rehydration plan to follow at home.
- Lab tests when needed, such as a urine test, plus rapid strep and flu tests when symptoms point that way.
- Clear guidance on when to come back and when to head to the ER.
About IV fluids: PediSTAT does not give IV fluids. If your child is too dehydrated to catch up by mouth, we will tell you right away and direct you to the ER. Not sure where to go? See our guide to children's hospitals in the Houston area.
When Vomiting Is an Emergency
Most stomach bugs are miserable but pass on their own. These signs mean something more serious may be going on:
Go to the ER or call 911 if:
- Vomit is green or bloody, or looks like coffee grounds
- There is blood in the stool along with a fever
- Belly pain is severe or constant, especially in the lower right side
- There are signs of severe dehydration, like no urine in 8 hours, no tears and a very dry mouth
- Your child is very hard to wake, limp or confused
- A baby younger than 3 months is vomiting (not just spitting up) or has a fever of 100.4°F or higher
- Vomiting starts after a head injury
Insurance Accepted
We make it easy to use your benefits. PediSTAT Urgent Care is in network with:
Not sure if your plan is covered? Call (832) 215-8884 and we'll verify your child's benefits before the visit.
Hours & Location
205 E Medical Center Blvd, Webster, TX 77598
| Monday to Friday | 9:00am to 8:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am to 6:00pm |
By Appointment : Mon to Fri : 9 AM to 8 PM || Sat & Sun : 10 AM to 6 PM. Walk-Ins accommodated based on availability.
All hours Central Time. Flexible after-hours and weekend hours convenient for busy families. Walk-ins welcome, and booking online means an even shorter wait.
Schedule AppointmentStomach Bug and Dehydration FAQs
How long does a stomach bug last?
Most stomach bugs start to improve within a few days. Vomiting usually settles first, and diarrhea can hang on longer. Come in if vomiting keeps going past a day, fluids will not stay down, or you see signs of dehydration.
Do you give IV fluids?
No. PediSTAT does not offer IV fluids. Most kids with a stomach bug can catch up with small, frequent sips, sometimes with anti-nausea medicine. If your child needs IV fluids, we will tell you and direct you to the ER.
What should my child drink after vomiting?
An oral rehydration solution from the pharmacy is best. Start with a teaspoon or small sip every few minutes. Breastfed babies can keep nursing. Skip juice, soda and sports drinks for young kids.
Is a stomach bug contagious?
Yes. Stomach viruses like norovirus spread easily through hands, shared food and surfaces. Wash hands with soap and water, clean surfaces with a bleach-based cleaner, and keep kids home until vomiting and diarrhea have stopped. Check your school or daycare policy too.
Can the whole family be seen?
Yes. We treat babies, kids, teens and adults, so when a stomach bug moves through the house, one trip can cover everyone.
Do you take my insurance?
Yes. PediSTAT Urgent Care is in network with TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and Curative. We do not accept Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare or Community Health Choice. Paying yourself? Our transparent self-pay prices are listed on our Prices page.
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Medical Director
Dr. Ragini Miryala
Pediatrician in Webster, Texas with more than 20 years in practice. Medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and St. Joseph Medical Center-Houston.
Worried About Vomiting or Dehydration? We Can Help Today
Book a same-day visit online or call us. A hydration check, nausea relief when it fits, and a clear plan to get fluids back in.
This page is general health information and does not replace a visit with a medical provider. In an emergency, call 911.
PediSTAT Urgent Care is here for your child’s healthcare needs when most pediatrician’s offices are closed. We have the benefit of onsite lab and x-ray without the hassle and cost of an emergency room visit.