Should I ddrink water even when I am sick?!

Question: Should I ddrink water even when I am sick?

Last niqht at like 6:00 I had both stomach flues in less than ten minutes :( I vomitted 3 times and had diarrhea once. Anyways, usually I drink Ginqer ale or qatorade when I am sick , but my mom wont be able to pick any of that up for like 2 hours and I am soo thirsty. Could I try water or would it make me sick ? Blechh.

Answers:

Yes, you need to drink water - or else you will dehydrate.

If you are really letting rip from both ends, you might consider an electrolyte drink, which you can get from a pharmacy.

No not drink Ginger ale or any bubbly soda when you have an upset stomach.
The gases will make you barf !

You should certainly be drinking water ! The fact that you are sooo thirsty proves that you are already dehydrated ! Jello is very good to have, or any clear soup broth. make sure you sip any fluids, so they dont come back up.
dont have any solid food for at least 12 hours. just fluids.
drink enough so that you pee every 2 or 3 hours...

23 yrs in healthcare

Definitely drink as much water as you can tolerate. It's essential to keep you from becoming dehydrated.

Just pace yourself if you're still nauseated.

no water is good for you.
probably a better idea than the gaiteraid or ginger ale

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