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I have gastroenteritis.i throw up everything including water.i haven't ate or drank water for 2 days and now i easily run out of breath & gasp for air?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Bad news: This may be life threatening. Check with your doc asap and do not wait.

Answered 9/27/2013

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Dehydration.: You sound like you have severe dehydration. You should go to the emergency room.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2013

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A member asked:

I have gastroenteritis.i throw up everything including water.i haven't ate or drank water for 2 days and now i easily run out of breath & gasp for air?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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