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What Causes Vomiting Followed By Diarrhea?

My son has been feeling bad most the day and starting vomiting followed by diarrhea both are water liquid. He ate a sausage biscuit that was left on the counter from breakfast until close to lunch. I am assuming it is food poisoning but wanted to make sure it wasn t a virus that could be contagious to the rest of the family.
Wed, 16 Jan 2019
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Hello,

It can't be said for sure if the symptoms come from intoxication or from a virus. Normally you may need a stool test to see the origin of it.

Taking loperamide and Reglan is not advisable because your body needs to get cleared from toxins or virus.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Vomiting Followed By Diarrhea?

Hello, It can t be said for sure if the symptoms come from intoxication or from a virus. Normally you may need a stool test to see the origin of it. Taking loperamide and Reglan is not advisable because your body needs to get cleared from toxins or virus. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician