Vomiting and diarrhea occur in children commonly. The most common cause of vomiting and diarrhea in children is a stomach or intestinal infection, typically caused by a virus, but occasionally can be caused by a bacteria or parasite. These viruses are contagious, so typically other children or family members will have it as well. Other illnesses that can cause vomiting and diarrhea include:
- Strep throat infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Respiratory or sinus infection
- Meningitis
- Ear infection
- Appendicitis
- Milk or food allergy
- Side effects from oral medications
- Warning signs
- No urine for 8 to 12 hours or a small amount of dark urine.
- Increased lethargy
- Excessive sleepiness
- Dry mouth, lips and no tears on crying
- Vomiting of blood or bile
- Blood in diarrhea.
- Severe headache, neck pain or stiff neck
- High fever or persistent fever
- Child just not looking well
- Treatment of Vomiting and Diarrhea
