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26yo f., generally healthy, vomiting and diarrhea for 5 days now & lost 12 lbs. thought it was a stomach virus but this bad? should i go to er?
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Yes: Weight loss and vomiting is always an alarm and should prompt urgent care. You may have an infection called C. Difficile which would cause all the symptoms you listed. Make sure you get your stool tested. Hope you feel better soon!
Answered 10/14/2015
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Dehydration: Agree with earlier answer. There is concern that with that amount of weight loss that your fluid intake is not keeping up with your fluid losses. You may require intravenous hydration & further evaluation. Take care.
Answered 3/22/2020
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