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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting And Diarrhoea

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Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2015
Question: I had vomiting and diarrhea for last two days. Now I have red, blotchy skin. Should I be concerned about this new symptom or see a doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
skin changes can occur

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Vomiting and diarrhea are to viral or bacterial infections though viral infection is most common.

Skin changes can occur with these infections but would resolve as the other symptoms resolve.

The most important aspect of management of vomiting and diarrhea is fluid management to prevent or dehydration.
The use of oral rehydration fluids or gatorade should be used since they would give back both fluids and electrolytes.

Small amounts should be used initially. If large amounts are used, then vomiting will occur.

Probiotics would help speed resolution.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting And Diarrhoea

Brief Answer: skin changes can occur Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Vomiting and diarrhea are to viral or bacterial infections though viral infection is most common. Skin changes can occur with these infections but would resolve as the other symptoms resolve. The most important aspect of management of vomiting and diarrhea is fluid management to prevent or dehydration. The use of oral rehydration fluids or gatorade should be used since they would give back both fluids and electrolytes. Small amounts should be used initially. If large amounts are used, then vomiting will occur. Probiotics would help speed resolution. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions