Vomiting and Nausea
Most vomiting accompanied by diarrhea is caused by viruses which have been eaten.Fever may indicate infection from bacteria in food or water. “Food poisoning” usually affects several people who have eaten the same food. If this is suspected, you should ask your health care provider to contact the local
health department.
Some causes of nausea and vomiting are:
§ stomach inflammation (gastritis)
§ peptic ulcer, intestinal obstruction
§ high fever, usually with infections
§ inner ear infection (labyrinthitis)
§ migraine headache, head injury
§ pregnancy
§ some medications
§ psychological reasons, such as an emotional
shock or a nauseating sight or smell
§ serious metabolic disorders, such as kidney
failure, shock, and the onset of diabetic
coma
§ overeating, excessive drinking of alcohol
§ swallowing an irritating substance;
poisoning
§ travel sickness
§ allergic reactions
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is defined as an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or a decrease in the form of the stool. People suffering from diarrhea will have a loose and watery stool that occurs more than three times per day, and will usually last one to two days.
Diarrhea is a common problem that occurs in people of all ages. In fact, an adult will suffer from diarrhea about four times per year.
Although diarrhea is a common problem, chronic diarrhea is a more serious health issue. Chronic diarrhea lasts for more than two weeks and can become a life-threatening illness for people with weak immune systems
Attacks of mild acute diarrhea can often be traced to a simple dietary cause, such as eating rich food, or to an emotional upset. But serious acute diarrhea may be caused by viral or bacterial infection including food poisoning, by chemical poisoning, and by certain respiratory infections. Persons with serious acute diarrhea usually need
immediate medical help because of the high risk of dehydration.
See Meadowbrook Urgent Care if:
§ Diarrhea lasting more than 4 days
§ Fever over 101° taken orally
§ Pain developing in the abdomen or rectum
§ Vomiting which prevents the intake of fluids
for 24 hours
§ Yellowing of eyes and skin (jaundice)
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