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Vomiting: Diarrhea
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Vomiting and diarrhea are associated with a host of problems which are referred to collectively as gastroenteritis. Some cases are quite severe (e.g., poisoning), and some are not (e.g., dietary indiscretion). If fever is present, infection may be a cause. Most infections which cause diarrhea and vomiting are contagious, so it is wise to assume that other pets might be vulnerable if they are exposed.
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If your pet has more than one isolated bout of vomiting &/or diarrhea, the first step towards treatment is to NPO him for 24 hours. This means nothing given orally, food or water. He can have some ice cubes to lick on, as they will provide fluids in extremely small amounts. After there has been no additional vomiting, start back on small amounts of water (pedialyte is OK), a few laps at a time, every 1-2 hours. If he continues to keep this down over the next 6 hrs, gradually increase the volume in one sitting. After keeping water down for 12 hrs, you can start back on small amounts of bland foods.
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Infants that appear very ill and have vomiting as part of other symptoms may have a very serious infection. Most often diarrhea and vomiting go together with a low grade fever and only mild fussiness (abdominal pain) in an illness called viral gastroenteritis. This viral infection of the stomach or intestines is sometimes called a "stomach bug." Occasionally vomiting with or without diarrhea can be caused by infection from bacteria or parasites in the intestines. Click here to see reasons to call the office.
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Other symptoms associated with vomiting depend upon the cause. Gastrointestinal infection would ... cause fever, muscle pain, and diarrhea. Patients with peptic ulcer, intestinal blockage, cholecystitis or pancreatitis (inflammation of the gall bladder or pancreas) would experience abdominal pain. Meningitis symptoms include neck stiffness, headache, vision changes, and changes in mental processes.
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Symptoms can include fever, mild or severe diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramping and occasional vomiting. Infections can be partially serious among the elderly, the frail or the very young and sometimes can be fatal. Salmonella is a common cause of gastroenteritis, with about 2,000 cases reported each year in Pennsylvania.
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When your child stops vomiting, he or she may still have diarrhea for a few more days. You should change from Pedialyte and clear fluids back to your child’s normal formula or milk and some bland food (cereal, bananas, bread) when your child’s vomiting improves, even if your child still has diarrhea. Do not give your child just clear liquids for more than 24 hours without talking to your doctor.
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