Nisha Sharma Nisha Sharma Asked 5 months ago

Does diarrhea cause fever?

My two-year-old just started having diarrhea and seems a bit warm. I'm wondering if the fever often accompanies diarrhea in young children. Does diarrhea cause fever, or should I be looking for other reasons for the fever?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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I totally get it, dealing with a stomach upset along with a fever is absolutely exhausting. Usually, if you have both, it means there is some infection in the gut. Please take rest and keep yourself hydrated.

Amit Trivedi Amit Trivedi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I know how miserable and weak this makes you feel, both physically and mentally. It is completely normal to feel down when your body is fighting this. Just take it one day at a time and rest well.

Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I had this last month after eating street food and it was awful. The fever is just your body fighting the bacteria. Drink lots of ORS and eat khichdi, but definitely see a doc if you feel too dizzy.

Siddharth Das Siddharth Das Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

If you have work, just take a sick leave today. A fever with diarrhea means you need complete bed rest and easy access to a washroom. Consult a doctor online to get quick prescriptions without wasting time.

Harish Gupta Harish Gupta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Please be very careful. Last year, I ignored a fever with diarrhea and ended up severely dehydrated with kidney strain. If the fever is high or you can't keep liquids down, go to a clinic immediately.

Saraswathi Iyer Saraswathi Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

You can try having buttermilk with a pinch of cumin powder or simple rice gruel to soothe your stomach. However, since there is a fever, it indicates an infection, so please visit a doctor if the fever doesn't go down by tomorrow.

Vikas Tomar Vikas Tomar Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Haan, jab pet me infection hota hai tab fever bhi aa jata hai. Apne aap koi heavy medicine mat lena, na? Doctor ko dikha lo aur tab tak dahi-chawal khao.

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Consult a gastroenterologist

Shreya Saxena Shreya Saxena Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Diarrhea itself doesn't cause fever, but they are often symptoms of the same gastrointestinal infection. It is best to consult a general physician to see if you need antibiotics or just simple gut-soothing medication.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

If you have a fever with loose motions, your body is fighting a bacterial or viral infection. Pause your workouts completely and focus on ORS and coconut water to prevent dehydration, which can make the fever feel much worse.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I have had a high fever and loose motions since yesterday and I am honestly very worried. Has anyone else felt this weak with a stomach infection? Should I go to the hospital right away?

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Arrey, one plate of outdoor chaat and my stomach starts a protest with full fever! It is quite common with food poisoning. Drink your coconut water and pray for a quiet tomorrow.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much! It is most likely just a common stomach bug. Get some electrolyte water, watch a nice show, and get some sleep. You'll be absolutely fine in a couple of days.

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