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What Does Vomiting Along With Diarrhea Indicate?

My 21 year old son started 7 days ago with vomiting, diarrhea with red blood in it, stomach cramping, fever and chills. Stool sample test came back clear. He still has diarrhea but no blood in the stool. Fever is gone and hasn t vomited but his stomach is very bloated. He has only been eating broth, rice, bananas, and Gatorade. I m at a loss for how to help him. Family doctor started him on gas X and probiotics.
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of vomiting along with diarrhea which seems to be due to disturbance of electrolytic balance of body due to parasitic infection or inflammatory bowel disease. It could be due to gastroenteritis.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test to find out exact cause and prescribe antibiotics like ornidazole , albendazole along with loperamide. You should take small quantity of food and avoid large intake at a single time. You should eat light and non spicy , eat fresh fruits and vegetables and eat fruits like banana. You should not lay down immediately after having food. Drink plenty of fluids. Take oral rehydrating solution as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Vomiting Along With Diarrhea Indicate?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of vomiting along with diarrhea which seems to be due to disturbance of electrolytic balance of body due to parasitic infection or inflammatory bowel disease. It could be due to gastroenteritis. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test to find out exact cause and prescribe antibiotics like ornidazole , albendazole along with loperamide. You should take small quantity of food and avoid large intake at a single time. You should eat light and non spicy , eat fresh fruits and vegetables and eat fruits like banana. You should not lay down immediately after having food. Drink plenty of fluids. Take oral rehydrating solution as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari