What causes vomitting and diarrhea?
Patient: On Tuesday of last week, my 10 month old son threw up a lot - no fever - he s had diarrhea ever since. This morning he finally woke up at 8am; he went to bed the night before at 6pm, his normal time. He was awake for one hour, had a 6 ounce bottle which he kept down and no diarrhea, but wet diaper . He was incredibly lethargic, really listless and fussy, just wanted to be held and cuddled. Once again, no fever. What do you think I should be doing? Doctor: Hi...Thank you for consulting in Health Care magic.It seems your kid is having viral diarrhoea. Once it starts it will take 5-7 days to completely get better. Unless the kid's having low urine output or very dull or excessively sleepy or blood in motion or green bilious vomiting...you need not worry.There is no need to use antibiotics unless there is blood in the motion. Antibiotics might worsen if unnecessarily used causing antibiotic associated diarrhoea.I suggest you use zinc supplements (Z&D drops 1ml once daily for 14 days) & ORS (Each small packet mixed in 200ml of potable water and keep giving sip by sip) as hydration is very important and crucial part of treatment. If there is vomiting you can use Syrup Ondansetron (as prescribed by your paediatrician).Regards - Dr. Sumanth