Nauseaanddiarrheaoften occur together, particularly withgastroenteritisandfood poisoning.
A rotavirus vaccine is available to help protect kids against this condition.
Other symptoms of gastroenteritis may include:
Symptoms from viral gastroenteritis typically start to improve within 24 hours.
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An upset stomach fromfood poisoningcan last from 12 to 48 hours.
Medications
Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, often cause nausea.
Lactose intolerance (sensitivity to foods and beverages containing milk products) commonly causes diarrhea.
Sugar alcohols, often found in sugar-free products, may also cause diarrhea for some people.
These alcohols includesorbitol,xylitol, andmannitol.
Infections
In addition to viral infections, bacterial and parasitic infections can also cause nausea and diarrhea.
These infections are usually spread through contaminated food, water (including ice cubes), or beverages.
When these infections are contracted during travel to certain areas, it is calledtraveler’s diarrhea.
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Conditions that affect the stomach and/or intestines can have symptoms that include nausea anddiarrhea.
These conditions include:
How to Treat Nausea and Diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting are symptoms of conditions.
How they aretreateddepends on their cause.
Often, nausea and diarrhea can be managed at home, but in some cases medical treatment is necessary.
Sometimes, lifestyle changes, like modifying your diet, could help.
Diarrhea Remedies
Which medications are recommended fortreating your diarrheawill depend on the cause of the diarrhea.
Your healthcare provider may suggest oral rehydration therapy as well.
What About Young Children?
It is important to identify the cause of the nausea and/or diarrhea in children.
If they have an infection, appropriate antibiotic treatment will be needed.
Infants can continue breastfeeding or drinking formula if they are not throwing up repeatedly.
If your child is not vomiting, they can continue toeat their usual dietas they feel up to it.
Children with diarrhea and/or vomiting must be watched carefully for signs of dehydration.
Diarrhea is three or more episodes of watery stool in a day.
Somemedicationscan also cause nausea and diarrhea, as can certain conditions such as IBD and IBS.
Nausea and diarrhea can usually be treated at home with fluids, rest, andbland foods.
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