Fox Valley Family Physicians: Vomiting and diarrhea

Vomiting and diarrhea

Adults: Nothing to eat/drink for 60 minutes after vomiting or loose stools, then for 24 to 48 hours, sips of clear liquids only. Examples: Broth, Jello, weak decaffeinated tea, Kool-Aid, flat 7-Up, Pedialyte.

For the next 24 hours, the “BRAT” diet: Small amounts of bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, pretzels, noodles, plain baked potato or crackers.

Gradually increase bland food and return to a regular diet over 4 to 5 days. Avoid dairy products for 3 to 5 days.

Call the office for an appointment if you also:

Have a fever.

Begin having abdominal pain

Urinate less than once in 8 hrs

Symptoms persist or increase

Have bloody stools

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