
Suggest Remedies For Vomiting And Diarrhea

fluids, probiotics, hold off solid food
Detailed Answer:
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This is most likely due infection. Food can transmit infection either viral or bacterial.
In most cases the symptoms last only a few days maximum but if they are severe then in office or hospital treatment is needed.
If this is not the case, then treatment consists of : (1) holding off all solid food till there is a 4 hour window with no symptoms
When this 4 hour period occurs, restart with small amounts of dry foods or you can use the BRAT diet (banana, rice , apple sauce, toast)
(2)use liquids to replace what you are losing. Because of the vomiting, you should use only small amounts initially. If you use large amounts at a time initially, you will vomit
For the first hour, use approx 1 tbs every 5 mins.After this hour, if this is tolerated, increase the amount
Replacing the fluid, will help with the vomiting
Use oral rehydration solutions or sports drinks like gatorade. These give back both fluids and electrolytes
(3) probiotics help to shorten the course as well
Use either on their own or in yogurts with probiotics
(4)meds such as pepto bismol or lomotil may help as well
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions

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