Vomiting throwing up and diarrhea watery bowel movements are common symptoms of gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is the inflammation and irritation of the stomach and intestines. Vomiting and diarrhea can be harmful, because they can cause dehydration. Dehydration occurs when you lose too much fluid. Young children and the elderly can become dehydrated quickly, but dehydration can occur at any age. Vomiting and diarrhea are usually considered symptoms themselves. You will know you are vomiting when you begin throwing up.
You will know you have diarrhea when you begin having watery bowel movements. The main result or sign of both vomiting and diarrhea is dehydration.
It can be hard to tell if a person is dehydrated. Usually, by the time a person has signs of dehydration, they have been dehydrated for a while.
If you notice any of the following signs of dehydration, especially in babies, children, and the elderly, talk to your doctor. If dehydration is severe, your loved one may need to be given fluids intravenously by vein through an IV tube to replace fluids lost through vomiting or diarrhea.
Vomiting and diarrhea can be caused by a number of things. These include viruses, bacteria, parasites, certain medicines, or certain medical conditions. Foods that are hard to digest such as too many sweets and undercooked raw or partially raw meat or fish can also cause vomiting and diarrhea.
