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my daughter woke up this moring violently vomiting and has been all day, she has nt got a tempreature or diarrheora! what can it be? she got a new baby guinea pig 3 days ago could this have anything to do with it? she has washed her hands after handling it everytime?
Diarrhea and vomiting suggest your daughter is probably suffering from Gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis may be caused due to bacterial, viral or protozoal infection. Bacteria called Salmonella can be transmitted from guinea pigs to children and can cause diarrhea, fever, vomiting etc. However this needs to be confirmed by laboratory tests Treatment for this condition is antiemetic like ondansetaron for vomiting, ORS solution to prevent dehydration, paracetamol for fever, and antibiotics. Consult your doctor for further investigation and prescription of medicines.
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What Causes Vomiting Suddenly?
Diarrhea and vomiting suggest your daughter is probably suffering from Gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis may be caused due to bacterial, viral or protozoal infection. Bacteria called Salmonella can be transmitted from guinea pigs to children and can cause diarrhea, fever, vomiting etc. However this needs to be confirmed by laboratory tests Treatment for this condition is antiemetic like ondansetaron for vomiting, ORS solution to prevent dehydration, paracetamol for fever, and antibiotics. Consult your doctor for further investigation and prescription of medicines.