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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Hi my daughter is a little over two years old. For the past three nights she has vomitted brown liquid almost like gravy (she hasn t eaten any) between 3 and 7am every night. Then she ll have a bout of diarrhea for about two hours. The rest of the day is fine and she s normal. We haven t changed any of her food or drinks or anything so we can t figure out what it is.
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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Thank you for choosing healthcare magic.

Im sorry to hear that about your child.
it seems that your child has Acute Gastroenteritis or what we call tummy flu. it is most often caused by a virus. If it is viral, you dont have to give any antibiotics. You just have to prevent dehydration by giving oral rehydrating solution or pedialyte to prevent losses. if it persists or becomes worse, You can have a stool exam done to be sure its not bacterial.
I hope your child feels better.

sincerely,

Hannalae Dulay-See, M.D.
Pediatrician

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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Im sorry to hear that about your child. it seems that your child has Acute Gastroenteritis or what we call tummy flu. it is most often caused by a virus. If it is viral, you dont have to give any antibiotics. You just have to prevent dehydration by giving oral rehydrating solution or pedialyte to prevent losses. if it persists or becomes worse, You can have a stool exam done to be sure its not bacterial. I hope your child feels better. sincerely, Hannalae Dulay-See, M.D. Pediatrician