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My 2 y/o son has had random vomiting for a couple weeks or so. and now diarrhea but otherwise acts perfectly fine. what could this be?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Gastroenteritis: He probably has a viral gastroenteritis. Use a bland diet and make sure he drinks electrolyte containing fluid so he doesn't dehydrate.

Dr Bonuel agreed

Answered 2/5/2014

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