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Is the person an infant (<1 year) or a child?

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Possible Related Symptoms

Nausea and Vomiting in Infants and Children

Do you have a fever along with nausea and vomiting?

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Along with nausea and vomiting, do you also have dark urine and/or a yellow discoloration of your skin or the whites of your eyes, or are your stools turning white along with other cold and flu-like symptoms?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have HEPATITIS, a disease that causes liver inflammation and is most commonly caused by a virus.

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Do you have cold and flu symptoms along with nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have viral GASTROENTERITIS (stomach flu).

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Do you have a sharp pain that started in the middle of your abdomen by your belly button, but is now in the right lower quadrant, and have you lost your appetite?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have APPENDICITIS, an inflammation or infection of the appendix, or a BOWEL OBSTRUCTION.

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Do you have a headache or stiff neck, and do normal amounts of light hurt your eyes?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have MENINGITIS, a serious infection of the membranes around the brain.

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Do you have pain in your right upper abdomen or do greasy foods make the pain worse?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have GALLSTONES or CHOLECYSTITIS, an infection or inflammation of the gallbladder.

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Do you have a burning pain in your abdomen between your breastbone and belly button? Does the pain often get better after eating?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have a PEPTIC ULCER or GASTRITIS caused by a bacterial infection from HELICOBACTER PYLORI.

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Did your sickness occur shortly after eating food? Did someone else also get the same symptoms after eating the same food?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have FOOD POISONING caused by a toxin or bacteria from contaminated food. This is likely if someone else who ate the same food also became ill.

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Have you vomited blood and/or had black, tarry stools? Does your vomit look like coffee grounds?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have a bleeding ULCER or another serious condition, such as CANCER.

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Do you have a burning feeling in your lower chest, along with a sour or bitter taste in your throat and mouth, especially after eating?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have HEARTBURN.

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Are you taking any medicine, herbs, or vitamins?

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Possible Diagnosis

Medicine or other supplements could be causing the nausea and vomiting as a side effect or adverse event.

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Have you missed a period or could you be pregnant?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may be PREGNANT.

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Do you have diabetes or are you at risk of having diabetes?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have KETOACIDOSIS, usually caused by high blood sugar.

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Did you recently hit your head and now have a headache, blurred vision, or new numbness or tingling somewhere on your body?

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Possible Diagnosis

You may have a serious HEAD or TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, which is also known as a CONCUSSION. You may also have a BLEED on or around your brain.

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Self Care

Contact your doctor if you have a high fever (greater than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit) or your overall symptoms last for more than 10 days or if you are unable to tolerate liquids for more than 2 days.

Self Care

See your doctor right away. Hepatitis needs to be treated to avoid permanent liver damage.

Self Care

Drink plenty of fluids and get rest. Use an analgesic, such as acetaminophen to reduce fever. If your symptoms get worse or you don’t get any better after a few days, see your doctor. Contact your doctor if you have a high fever (greater than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit) or your symptoms last for more than 10 days or if you are unable to tolerate liquids for more than 2 days.

Self Care

EMERGENCY
See your doctor or go to the emergency room right away. An infected appendix could rupture within 24 hours if left untreated.

Self Care

EMERGENCY
See your doctor or go to the emergency room right away. Delayed treatment could result in serious injury or death.

Self Care

See your doctor. Gallbladder and pancreas symptoms often come and go. You may still need medicine or surgery to take care of the problem. If the pain is intense or your fever is greater than 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit or persists for more than one day, see your doctor or go to the emergency room right away.

Self Care

See your doctor. Use an antacid to relieve pain and discomfort. You may need antibiotics to treat the infection.

Self Care

Drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of rest. Most episodes will clear up by themselves in 8 to 12 hours. If your symptoms are severe or you don’t get better, call your doctor.

Self Care

EMERGENCY
See your doctor or go to the emergency room right away.

Self Care

Use an antacid to relieve pain and discomfort. If the pain or burning continue, or if you have symptoms most days of the week, call your doctor.

Self Care

See your doctor and tell him or her about any medicine or supplements you are taking.

Self Care

Use an in-home pregnancy test, and if it is positive, confirm it with your doctor.

Self Care

Check your blood sugar if you have a glucometer and appropriate testing materials. See your doctor if your blood sugar is consistently and dramatically elevated (>300), if the symptoms are severe or last more than 24 hours. If you have not been diagnosed with diabetes and think you may be at risk, see your doctor.

Self Care

EMERGENCY
See your doctor or go to the emergency room right away.

For more information, please talk to your doctor. If you think the problem is serious, call your doctor right away.

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Symptom Checker content is provided for informational purposes only. This tool may leverage certain generative artificial intelligence tools to generate results, but you should not rely on this tool as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health or the information provided when you use this tool, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your healthcare professional because of something you may have read using this tool or on the FamilyDoctor.org website. Use this content solely at your own risk. If you think you may have a medical emergency, dial 911.