Avoid juice and soda: Viral gastroenteritis is an infection that can cause diarrhea and vomiting. It happens when a person’s stomach and intestines get infected with a virus. Viral gastroenteritis can also cause: a fever a headache or muscle aches belly pain or cramping a loss of appetite if you have diarrhea and vomiting, your body can lose too much water. Doctors call this “dehydration.” dehydration.
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? Gastroenteritis?: Start with clear liquid like water, soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip, sip, sip. Work up to solids with bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy ; high fat foods. Rest.
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