The act of vomiting
As indicated by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), viral gastroenteritis typically lasts less than a week and improves without medical treatment. Therefore, frequent diarrhoea and vomiting may result in dangerously excessive dehydration in elderly adults and children. Those experiencing the symptoms of dehydration may seek medical care.
Consuming contaminated food that allows harmful viruses, bacteria, or parasites to infiltrate the body may also lead to gastroenteritis. The symptoms of food poisoning are similar to those of viral gastroenteritis, and individuals must seek medical attention if they experience dehydration; otherwise, the symptoms may worsen.
