which solution is given when a person has vomiting and loose motions - #19773
I am dealing with this really bad situation right now. Last night, my daughter started throwing up, and shortly after, she was having loose motions. It just seemed to happen outta nowhere, and I’m freaking out a bit! We were at a family dinner yesterday, so I’m wondering if it could be something she ate. It was a mix of everything, like spicy stuff and some undercooked chicken. Ugh! Anyway, I made her sip on some water, but it seems like she can’t keep anything down. She can't even hold water for more than a few minutes. I’m really worried about dehydration because of the combination of vomiting and loose motions. I read somewhere that there are solutions for kids in these situations, but which solution is given when a person has vomiting and loose motions? Is there a specific rehydration solution that works better? Should I be looking for something like an electrolyte mix or just plain old water? And how do I even know when to take her to a doctor? I want to do the right thing, but I feel kinda lost here. Any advice would be super helpful!
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