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💡 Vomiting + Pain WITHOUT Diarrhea = Think Surgery
True gastroenteritis typically includes diarrhea. Its absence is significant.
With diarrhea: Gastroenteritis likely (medical)
WITHOUT diarrhea: Surgical cause likely
• Appendicitis
• Obstruction
• Intussusception
The absence of diarrhea should INCREASE your suspicion, not lower it.