What causes vomiting and diarrhea?
My toddler had a bad stomach bug last week, with both vomiting and diarrhea. It was really scary to see her so sick. What typically causes vomiting and diarrhea in children, and how can we prevent it?
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3 months ago
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This usually happens when our love for street food backfires on us as food poisoning. Eating outside during monsoons is risky and can trigger both vomiting and loose motions. Better stick to home-cooked khichdi and ORS for a few days!
3 months ago
Vomiting and diarrhea together can dry out your body very fast. The most practical thing is to start sipping ORS or salt-sugar water slowly every few minutes. Avoid heavy food, eat only curd rice, and see a doctor if it doesn't stop by evening.
3 months ago
Please don't try random home remedies or pop leftover antibiotics you find on the internet for vomiting and loose motions. It could be a viral stomach flu or bacterial infection, and taking wrong meds will worsen it. Get a proper prescription from a doctor.
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3 months ago
Having both vomiting and diarrhea is usually a sign of gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Keep yourself hydrated with coconut water or ORS to prevent weakness. If you also have a high fever or the symptoms don't improve in 24 hours, please visit a doctor.
3 months ago
I once ignored severe vomiting and diarrhea thinking it would pass, and ended up in the hospital with severe dehydration and low blood pressure. Don't wait around like I did. Go get checked by a doctor and start proper treatment immediately.