Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Asked 8 months ago

What causes vomiting and diarrhoea?

My young son has been experiencing bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea on and off for the last couple of days. He seems a bit weak. What are the common causes of vomiting and diarrhoea in kids?

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Sandeep Banerjee Sandeep Banerjee Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Hey, take a deep breath and don't panic. This is usually just a standard stomach infection from something bad you ate. Keep sipping ORS water slowly to avoid dehydration, and if it doesn't settle down by evening, we should definitely show it to a doctor.

Abhishek Chawla Abhishek Chawla Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Ah, the classic double trouble of stomach upset! Your body is basically doing a complete system reboot after some bad food. Just stay close to the washroom, drink your electro powder, and let a doctor fix the code for you.

Nidhi Sharma Nidhi Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I totally get it, dealing with both vomiting and loose motions at the same time is so physically exhausting and miserable. It makes you feel completely drained of energy. Please don't force yourself to eat heavy foods; just focus on hydration and consult a doctor soon.

Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Please do not worry too much, as a calm mind helps the body heal faster. Such stomach purges are nature's way of throwing out impurities sometimes. Rest well, drink plenty of water, and consult a good doctor for medicine.

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Riya Sen Riya Sen Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Oh no, having both vomiting and diarrhea is absolutely exhausting. Hope you feel better soon and please see a doctor if it doesn't stop.

Karthik Nair Karthik Nair Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I was researching this because my cousin got sick yesterday. Apparently, viral gastroenteritis, bacterial infections from street food, or even contaminated water are the most common causes. It's best to get a doctor's advice rather than waiting it out.

Asha Hegde Asha Hegde Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

This usually happens when we accidentally consume food or water contaminated with bacteria. I always stick to simple homemade curd rice and boiled water during such stomach bugs. Since it can cause severe dehydration, please consult your doctor immediately.

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