Vomiting anddiarrheaare common afflictions that can arise for many different reasons.
Sometimes, a medical condition causes symptoms, but they can also develop because of infections or medications.
This article discusses the symptoms, causes, and treatment options for people who develop vomiting and diarrhea.
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However, if either affliction persists, it can lead to severe dehydration and require emergency medical care.
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritisis the most common cause of vomiting and diarrhea.
The most common pathogens that cause foodborne illness are:
Is Food Poisoning Serious?
Many people can develop mild cases of food poisoning.
However, the infection can lead to severe vomiting and diarrhea, depleting the body of nutrients and water.
This can be life-threatening if left unchecked.
Psychological Stress or Anxiety
The mind and the gut are interconnected.
This is known as the fight-or-flight response.
There are two types of IBD:Crohns diseaseandulcerative colitis.
In contrast, ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon and is often associated with diarrhea.
However, some mainstay remedies are often used to control both, regardless of the cause.
Vomiting Remedies
There are many treatment options available for vomiting.
They include both medications and natural-based treatments.
Some medicinal options include:
Consuming certain foods or nutritional supplements can also help reduce or control diarrhea bouts.
To ensure you are hydrated during bouts of diarrhea, you could drink oral rehydrating beverages that include electrolytes.
If that is not enough, you must get fluids intravenously.
What About Young Children?
For example, if you have IBD or get food poisoning, you cannot prevent the ensuing illness.
Sometimes, severe vomiting and diarrhea warrant a trip to the emergency room because they can cause dehydration.
Preventing vomiting and diarrhea poses challenges simply because of the causes.
See your healthcare provider if you experience vomiting or diarrhea for over two days.
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