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How long does a person take to dehydration ? please help? Causes of dehydration in children. 1  Dehydration is most often caused by a viral infection that causes fever, diarrhoea, vomiting and a decreased ability to drink or eat. 2  Common viral infections causing vomiting and diarrhoea include rotavirus or winter vomiting disease (norovirus). 3  Sometimes sores in a child's mouth caused by a virus make it 4  ... Mor
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Nausea and Vomiting - Adults Many common problems may cause nausea and vomiting: 1  Food allergies. 2  Infections of the stomach or bowels, such as the stomach flu or food poisoning.  Leaking of stomach contents (food or liquid) upwards (also called gastroesophageal reflux or GERD)
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Dehydration Symptoms and Treatment Treatment for Dehydration. Give your child plenty to drink, but in small amounts. If your child is vomiting, wait 30 to 60 minutes after an episode of vomiting before giving him anything to drink. Give him a teaspoonful of fluid or a little sip every 2 to 3 minutes.
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- Food poisoning, viral gastroenteritis, and certain medicines are the most common causes of nausea and vomiting. Viral gastroenteritis is an infection of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus. Other common causes of nausea and vomiting include the following: Large amounts of alcohol.
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Gastroenteritis in Children Gastroenteritis, sometimes incorrectly called “stomach flu,” is the most common digestive disorder among children (see Overview of Gastroenteritis). Severe gastroenteritis causes dehydration and an imbalance of blood chemicals (electrolytes) because of a loss of body fluids in the vomit and stool. About 5 billion episodes occur worldwide each year, most commonly in developing countries among children under 5 years of age.
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- Read about dehydration in children, adults, symptoms (thirst, dry mouth, dark urine), causes (vomiting, diarrhea). Causes of dehydration are diarrhea, vomiting, excessive sweating, and diseases or conditions like diabetes or severe skin burns.
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Gastroenteritis Children can get dehydrated quickly, so if your child has the stomach flu, it's important that you look for signs that he is very thirsty or has dry skin or a dry mouth. If you have a baby, look for fewer, drier diapers. Keep children with gastroenteritis out of day care or school until all symptoms are gone.
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Recurring Nausea in Teen Boys Symptoms of nausea range in severity and your teen son might experience just one or two, or he could feel all of them at the same time. The main indication of nausea is that your son likely feels like he needs to throw up. In most cases, your teen won't need medical care for nausea, but you can help make him more comfortable at home by figuring out what's causing him to feel nauseous.
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Nausea and Vomiting For children, it is common for vomiting to occur from a viral infection, food poisoning, milk allergy, motion sickness, overeating or feeding, coughing, or blocked intestines and illnesses in which the child has a high fever. The timing of the nausea or vomiting can indicate the cause.
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- Dehydration is the most common complication related to vomiting. Vomiting causes your stomach to expel not only food but fluids, too. Dehydration can cause: dry mouth; fatigue; dark urine; decreased urination; headache; confusion; This complication is especially serious in infants and young children who vomit.
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Vomiting Encourage your child to drink slowly. Drinking quickly can cause vomiting. If your child is still vomiting, continue giving the oral rehydration solution 1 teaspoon (5 mL) at a time. If your child is still vomiting it does not mean that the oral rehydration solution is not working.ou can also use a bottle or cup. Give your child a small amount of solution (5 mL or 1 teaspoon to start) every 2 to 3 minutes. If your child accepts and drinks the solution, gradually increase the amount. Increase the amount you give up to at most 1 ounce (30 mL) every 5 minutes.
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- In toddlers, a sudden bout of vomiting is most commonly caused by a tummy infection, such as gastroenteritis. This is usually brought on by a virus, which may also give your child diarrhoea (NHS 2011b) .
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Dehydration Enough fluid needs to be provided so that the dehydration can be prevented. This is especially true if increased water loss occurs because of fever, vomiting or diarrhea. In children, symptoms of dehydration increase as the level of dehydration increases. Infants and children respond well to fluid replacement, and often oral rehydration therapy (ORT) can treat dehydration.
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- The flu and other illness: A few other common reasons kids or adults might have nausea or vomiting include ear infections, seasonal flu, swine flu, acid reflux, and reactions to medication.
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How to Stop Vomiting Call 911 or the doctor immediately if your child: 1  Is showing signs of dehydration such as listlessness, lethargy, dry lips or mouth, or lack of urination for more (four to six hours in a baby; more than six hours in an older child). 2  Is less than 1 month old and vomits after every attempt to feed.
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Foodborne Illnesses: Viruses Viral gastroenteritis (often called the stomach flu) is a common cause of diarrhea and, often, nausea and vomiting. It can spread through a household, school, or childcare center quickly. The symptoms usually last just a few days, but kids (especially babies) who can't get enough fluids can become dehydrated. Rotavirus infection, a frequent cause of diarrhea in kids, can bring on explosive, watery diarrhea. Outbreaks are more common in the winter and early spring months, especially in childcare centers. A very effective rotavirus vaccine is now recommended for infants.
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Vomiting Without Diarrhea Dehydration: How to Tell. 1  The main risk of vomiting is dehydration. 2  Vomiting with watery diarrhea is the most common cause of dehydration. 3  Dehydration is a reason to see a doctor right away.  Your child may have dehydration if not drinking much fluid 1  and: The urine is dark yellow and has not passed any in over 8 hours.
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What Is the Flu - Vomiting (Gastroenteritis)* In most cases, though, vomiting in children is caused by gastroenteritis, an infection of the digestive tract. Gastroenteritis, often called the stomach flu, usually is caused by common viruses that we come into contact with every day. Besides causing vomiting, it also can cause nausea and diarrhea.
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Dehydration in babies If your baby's dehydrated, it means that she doesn't have as much fluid in her body as she needs. Babies and children are more prone to dehydration than adults, and it can happen if your baby takes in less fluid than she loses through vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or sweating. Dehydration can be mild and easily corrected, moderate, or severe and life threatening.
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How long does a person take to dehydration ? please help? Causes of Dehydration in Children. 1  Dehydration is most often caused by fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and a decreased ability to drink or eat associated with a viral infection. Common bacterial infections include Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Campylobacter, and Clostridium difficile. 2  Parasitic infections by Giardia lamblia cause the condition known as giardiasis, which can lead to diarrhea and fluid loss. 3  Increased sweating from a very hot environment can cause dehydration.
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The Facts about Fever When a child has fever he requires extra fluid intake to make up for the water loss from sweating and evaporation. If the fever or the illness is causing poor intake of fluids by causing nausea or lack of appetite, this can easily lead to dehydration which causes even more illness and physiological derangement.
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Nausea and Vomiting Rotavirus is a viral infection that can cause symptoms of being sick (vomiting) and diarrhoea. In most cases the infection clears within a few days, but sometimes takes longer. The main risk is a lack of fluid in the body (dehydration) and so the main treatment is to give your child lots to drink.
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Symptoms & Causes of Chronic Diarrhea in Children Depending on the cause, children with chronic diarrhea may also have one or more of the following symptoms: 1  bloody stools. 2  chills. 3  fever. loss of control of bowel movements.  nausea or 1  vomiting. pain or cramping in the abdomen.
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Vomiting and Nausea Vomiting and nausea are common symptoms that accompany many diseases and conditions. Problems with nausea and vomiting are related to the cause. Nausea and vomiting from motion sickness, seasickness, food poisoning, or cancer therapy can result in loss of water and electrolytes, which can lead to dehydration. Vomiting and nausea known as morning sickness may occur during pregnancy.
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Preventing Dehydration When You Have Diarrhea or Vomiting Call your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms in your child. If your sick child shows signs of dehydration, give fluids called oral rehydration solutions. Sports drinks and fruit juices are helpful too, but they don’t provide the ideal balance of water, sugar, and salt.
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- Diarrhea in Children: Common Causes and Treatments. Diarrhea is the body's way of ridding itself of germs, and most episodes last a few days to a week. Diarrhea often occurs with fever, nausea, vomiting, cramps, and dehydration.