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I threw up yesterday and have diarrhea today. i poop about once a week and my stomach hurts a lot today?

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Gastroenteritis: This is most likely viral gastroenteritis, a viral stomache bug with vomiting and diarrhea. No milk or fatty food products for now. Clears for the next 48 hrs, you should start feeling better soon. If persistently vomiting and not voiding for at least 8-12 hrs then may need ER visit and IV fluids

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Dr. Cynthia Archer answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably viral infxn: You have picked up a viral illness that causes inflammation of the gut. This is what's commonly called "stomach flu" although it is not caused by the influenza virus. Most of these viral illnesses that cause gastroenteritis (the medical term for this condition of inflamed gut) resolve in one day, in some cases may last several days. Drink plenty of water and when you are ready start a bland diet.

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