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Why is there vomiting and nausea when we have gastrointestinal infection?

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Irritation: Bacterial or viral irritation of the lining of the stomach or intestines can cause inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, intestinal cramping, diarrhea. Body's defense mechanisms to get rid of the offending agent.

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Answered 3/13/2013

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