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What can i do when my son keeps vomiting and has diarrhea?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Go to the ER: It sounds like your son may have a gastroenteritis of some sort; the main danger is dehydration, especially since he is losing fluid from both ends. If you are unable to keep him hydrated, he will need IV fluids.

Answered 6/10/2014

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