Dr Barnfield & Partners
Lordshill District Centre
Southampton
S016 8HY

Tel: 02380 738144

Providing NHS Services
Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice

Diarrhoea and Vomiting – Do’s and Don’ts

Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. They’re often caused by a stomach bug and usually stop within a few days.

The advice is the same if you have diarrhoea and vomiting together or separately.

How to treat diarrhoea and vomiting yourself

You can usually treat yourself or your child at home. The most important thing is to have lots of fluids to avoid dehydration.

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