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Are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea And Headache Due To Dehydration?

Hello My 17 year old son had been nauseous and vomiting all day, unable to keep anything down including water, also experiencing diarrhea twice. No fever or chills or body aches just a headache and little dizzy. What could this be? Could he just be dehydrated? If so how can I help him if he isn't keeping fluids down?
Tue, 19 Jan 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache due to dehydration which seems to be due to food poisoning and acute gastroenteritis. It could be due to disturbed metabolism of body leading to electrolyte imbalance. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take acetaminophen and antiemetic medication. Avoid intake of any outside food. Take diet rich in multivitamins and avoid any oily sharp and fast food. Visit general physician once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out underlying cause of condition and start treatment accordingly. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-5 days. You should take proper rest. You should take plenty of fluids to re-hydrate.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Are Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea And Headache Due To Dehydration?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headache due to dehydration which seems to be due to food poisoning and acute gastroenteritis. It could be due to disturbed metabolism of body leading to electrolyte imbalance. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take acetaminophen and antiemetic medication. Avoid intake of any outside food. Take diet rich in multivitamins and avoid any oily sharp and fast food. Visit general physician once and get it examined. You should get blood tests done to find out underlying cause of condition and start treatment accordingly. Your symptoms will resolve in 3-5 days. You should take proper rest. You should take plenty of fluids to re-hydrate. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari