What is vomiting and diarrhea? A cold
Release time : 06/13/2025 09:30:02
During the transition from one season to another, due to the significant temperature changes in the morning and evening, many people experience symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. Many mistakenly believe this is a gastrointestinal illness, but it could also be due to a cold.
If the condition is not treated in a timely manner, it may delay the progression of the disease. So what kind of cold is this? Many people think that vomiting and diarrhea are just gastrointestinal diseases, but in fact, they could also be symptoms of gastroenteritis.
Gastroenteritis is caused by Coxsackievirus, and also has a mixed infection of bacteria.
If you have a gastroenteritis and take antidiarrhoeal drugs to treat it, you might delay the condition.
Since children's gastrointestinal functions are not yet fully developed, they are easily chilled and catch a cold when the weather changes from hot to cold.
Many people confuse gastroenteritis and common cold, but in fact there are differences between them.
Patients with acute gastroenteritis often experience severe nausea and vomiting, with the vomitus frequently exhibiting a distinctively foul odor. After vomiting, they may feel somewhat relieved.
Acute gastroenteritis patients often exhibit symptoms such as fever or headaches and general malaise.
Patients with acute gastroenteritis usually experience episodic or persistent upper abdominal pain, and some patients may also suffer from severe pain.
Moreover, diarrhea will cease when gastric symptoms improve. However, recurrent vomiting and diarrhea can lead to excessive dehydration, manifesting as poor skin condition, thirst, and reduced urination.
What should be done if one has vomiting and diarrhea due to a cold? If this occurs, it is likely that the condition is gastrointestinal. At this time, one should first visit a hospital for a thorough examination to rule out any gastric or intestinal bacterial infections and confirm the diagnosis.
If dehydration has occurred, intravenous fluid replenishment treatment should be conducted. Treatment should include symptomatic relief for gastrointestinal irritability, vomiting, and diarrhea.
When severe diarrhea occurs, anti-diarrheal medications should be taken. In the event of fever, physical methods of cooling or other antipyretic treatments should also be employed.
It can also be combined with traditional Chinese medicine to treat abdominal distension, abdominal pain, vomiting, etc., for better results.
Patients with gastrointestinal influenza should rest more to reduce physical consumption. Only by fully resting the intestines and intestines can they have the strength to fight the disease.
In your usual diet, you should also pay more attention. You should appropriately replenish energy and nutrients, and add more water. You can drink some salt and sugar water and drink a small amount of water multiple times.
Avoid eating greasy and irritating foods, and eat more light, easily digestible semi-liquid or liquid foods.
What are the symptoms of gastroenteritis? During the seasons change, if we don't pay attention, it is easy to get gastroenteritis.
Many people don't know much about this disease and think it's just gastroenteritis.
So what are the symptoms of gastroenteritis? 1. Patients with gastroenteritis may experience frequent vomiting due to the stomach's stimulation and contraction caused by bacteria or toxic substances, which results in the expulsion of stomach contents.
2. Due to cold exposure or bacterial infection, the patient's stomach and intestines will produce an increased amount of secretions, leading to an increase in gastrointestinal fluid accumulation and an increase in intestinal peristalsis, which can result in diarrhea.
Patients often experience frequent bowel movements, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, as well as immune system damage.
3. During the onset of gastroenteritis, there is an acceleration of gastrointestinal motility, which can also lead to abdominal pain in patients.
How to Prevent Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis is a common cold that affects the stomach and intestines. It's important to treat it promptly, as waiting until symptoms appear can be too late. Instead, it's better to take precautions in daily life to prevent gastroenteritis. 1. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating or preparing food. 2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with dirty hands. 3. Don't share utensils, cups, plates, or other items with others. 4. Eat fresh, cooked foods that are safe to eat. 5. Drink plenty of clean water and avoid drinking from unsafe sources. 6. Avoid close contact with people who are sick or have recently been sick. 7. Keep your home clean and tidy by regularly cleaning surfaces and disinfecting objects that may be contaminated. 8. Wear a mask when going out in public places, especially during flu season. 9. Practice good hygiene habits such as washing your hands and avoiding touching your face. By taking these steps, you can help prevent gastroenteritis from occurring in the first place.
1. To prevent gastroenteritis, we should drink plenty of water, especially when the weather is dry, to speed up our body's metabolism and expel toxins more quickly, thereby reducing the likelihood of disease occurrence.
2. During the hot summer, many people like to eat cold food, which is refreshing, but it also has a negative impact on the body.
Cold food may harbor bacteria and cause gastrointestinal disorders, so it should be eaten less.
3. Fresh vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial for our health and can enhance our immunity and resistance. Therefore, we should eat more vegetables and fruits to strengthen our constitution and better defend against diseases.
4. Some greasy and spicy foods are difficult to digest, increasing our gastrointestinal burden. If we continue to eat them over time, it will reduce our immunity. Therefore, these types of foods should be consumed in moderation.
5. Maintain air circulation indoors; do not spend prolonged periods in air-conditioned rooms breathing in cold air, as this can be detrimental to the stomach and may increase the risk of catching a cold.
It is also important to avoid crowded places where the virus can spread from person to person.
What should one eat for gastroenteritis? Besides actively cooperating with the doctor's treatment, patients with gastroenteritis should also pay attention to their diet on a daily basis.
Patients with gastroenteritis can eat more rice or noodles, which are not stimulating to the stomach and intestines, have a mild nature, and are rich in nutrients.
Some soy products, such as soy milk and tofu, can also help patients recover from their illnesses.
Lean meat and chicken are rich in nutrients, while fresh vegetables and fruits contain a variety of vitamins. These foods are suitable for patients with gastroenteritis.
Some coarse grains are good for health, but they can stimulate the stomach and intestines of patients with gastroenteritis, so patients with gastroenteritis should not eat coarse grains.
Some fruits with a cooling effect may also stimulate the patient's stomach, so these fruits should not be consumed in large quantities. It is not all fruits that can be eaten; it depends on the situation.
*The medical content mentioned in this text is for reference only.
In the event of discomfort, it is advisable to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on clinical examinations conducted by a physician in person.