12/05/2025
Norovirus, a common stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is surging across the U.S., particularly in the Midwest and Northeast.
Cases are higher than in previous years.
Stomach bugs, food poisoning, or migraines often come with severe vomiting, which quickly leads to a dangerous problem: dehydration. When you can't keep fluids down, your body can’t absorb the electrolytes it needs to function.
If you are experiencing persistent vomiting, here's what you need to know and when to call us:
1. What to Do Immediately (At Home)
Rest: Lie down and rest your digestive system completely.
Small Sips: Once vomiting subsides for 30–60 minutes, try very small sips (a teaspoon or less) of clear liquids like flat soda, clear broth, or electrolyte solutions. Do not gulp.
Bland Diet: If you can keep liquids down for several hours, slowly introduce bland foods (the BRAT diet: bananas, rice, applesauce, toast).
🚨 When to Call Sickday: The Dehydration Risk 🚨
If you can't hold down any fluids for more than 12 hours or experience these signs of severe dehydration, it’s time to seek immediate help to avoid serious dehydration.
💧 The Fastest Fix: IV Hydration at Your Door
The most effective way to reverse severe dehydration caused by vomiting is with intravenous (IV) fluids.
By delivering fluids, electrolytes, and anti-nausea medication directly into your bloodstream, we bypass your compromised stomach entirely. You get immediate relief and a rapid return to normal hydration levels.
Sickday Medical House Calls comes to you!
No struggling to get dressed, no miserable taxi ride, and absolutely no waiting room full of other sick people. We bring the IV and the care right to your home or office.
Don't suffer through dehydration. Call Sickday to request a prompt house call!
➡️ Call us now: (212) SICKDAY | (212) 742-5329
