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What can make a 4year old child vomit and have diarrhea on and off for three weeks i have taken him to his doctor and she doesn't know

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Infection: These symptoms suggest a gastrointestinal infection.Although usually viral, occasionally there can be bacteria or parasites that are only detected with a stool culture.These sometimes need medication to clear it up.Call your doctor.

Answered 2/23/2013

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