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I havent kept any food down in 5 days, what do i do?
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Hospital: You are in danger of being dehydrated or having electrolyte imbalance or kidney failure after 5 days of vomiting and should proceed to the hospital emergency room where prompt evaluation,testing, and treatment are available.
Answered 10/7/2020
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See doc: You should inform your pediatrician or primary care doc. If not established or not willing to, an urgent care consult may be needed for 2 reasons at least: starting workup for your condition and getting hydrated if dehydrated. Doing it timely will only help.
Answered 10/9/2020
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