Articles tagged with 'Vomiting' | Checkup Newsroom

We always get plenty of phone calls about vomiting during this time of year. The causes of vomiting can be many as it can be a major symptom of several different conditions. Here are some common scenarios for which we have parents call our office:...

Vomiting. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Vomiting. Diarrhea ... When these are the main complaints on my patient schedule, I know it’s probably norovirus time.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that each year norovirus causes...

Have you ever heard the expression that an athlete just had his or her “bell rung”? This is often said when someone is hit in the head during a sporting event. But this type of injury should never be taken lightly. A concussion can occur when a pe...

The Texas Department of State Health Services has begun an investigation into the increase of Cyclospora in the state. The DSHS is looking to find a "common source" in determing the cause of infection.  The DSHS has received reports of 205 cases o...

Have a minute? The Doc Smitty discusses your kid's vomiting. Watch to learn the most common causes, the symptoms that are more concerning and how to keep your kid well hydrated.

When is a stomach bug not just a stomach bug? How do you know when it is something else or when it could be more dangerous? A report last week from the CDC described a cluster of infections caused by shigella, a bacteria that can cause severe d...

By Marc Mazade, M.D. Fever, headaches, joint and muscle aches, weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain and lack of appetite. Over the next few months, many children will have these symptoms and many parents will, and should, call th...

“What temperature should we go to the ER for?”I must get this question three to four times a day in the office and it's one of those things that keeps you up all night wondering what you should do. The answer, "There is no fever you should go to the ...