Articles for tag: Gastroenteritis, Stomach Flu, Symptoms of Dehydration

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The Stomach Flu: Symptoms and Treatment

Hearing the words “my tummy hurts”, can make your mind go crazy thinking of all the different scenarios that come along with that sentence. You start to think is it because she ate to much, or is it the stomach flu? Then you start to think if its the stomach flu everyone in the house ...

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Is My Cat Dehydrated?

Like all mammals, felines lose a certain amount of required fluids daily through natural functions such as producing urine, saliva, and waste. These much-needed liquids are easily replaced through consuming the proper amounts of water. Certain circumstances may cause cats to lose too much of these valuable fluids, which may lead to dehydration, a dangerous ...

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Laxative Side Effects – Headaches

If you are having a difficult time passing fecal matter or if you are having less than three bowel movements per week you are more than likely constipated. Constipation is not a disease, but rather it is a symptom due to medications or an unbalanced diet. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, roughly ...

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Dehydration Due to Vomiting: What to Give Your Child

Children are extremely prone to dehydration when they experience vomiting as a symptom of a stomach virus or other stomach irritation. When children vomit continuously, they lose precious fluids, which can lead to even more medical problems. Preventing dehydration due to vomiting should be your first priority, but as soon as you notice signs of ...