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Having Gastric Problem. Feeling Nauseated, Gagging And Low Fever. Having Diarrhoea. What's Going On?
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Thu, 12 Jul 2012
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Question : Hi, I am having some gastric issues. On Saturday I woke up extremely nauseated and gagging, but not vomiting. I also had a low grade fever for 24 hours. Sunday I started having diarrhea. I have it every morning. I am trying to only eat bland foods and follow the BRAT diet. I have only been eating real foods like rice and toast since Monday evening. Every time I eat I swell up with gas and look like a pregnant person and it is so painful. What is going on with me? I want to eat food so badly! I went to an urgent care facility today as well, and I got no recommendations.
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
You have history of low-grade fever, nausea followed by diarrhea since Saturday and is continuing till today. It has been 5 days.
From the history, it looks like infective diarrhea started with gastritis.
As you swell up after eating, it indicates you have indigestion for which Cap. Omez 20 mg two times a day before food can be taken. It is mostly available over the counter in US.
You can take Tab. Imodium available over the counter for diarrhea- 1 tablet 2times a day is enough.
Take probiotic like sporolac XXXXXXX after mixing it with water.
Take care of dehydration with oral rehydration solutions like XXXXXXX rebalanze/electral powder.
If frequency and severity of diarrhea and other symptoms do not come down in 24 hrs; consult physician as you may need anti-microbial drugs like norfloxacin-tinidazole or ciprofloxacin to control infection.
Drink lot of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Have non-spicy food for 3-4 days.
Continue medicines for 1 day, if severity does not come down consult physician to get anti-microbial prescribed.
I hope I have answered your query. In case of doubt, I shall be happy to help you.
Best regards,
Dr. Neelam.
Thanks for writing in.
You have history of low-grade fever, nausea followed by diarrhea since Saturday and is continuing till today. It has been 5 days.
From the history, it looks like infective diarrhea started with gastritis.
As you swell up after eating, it indicates you have indigestion for which Cap. Omez 20 mg two times a day before food can be taken. It is mostly available over the counter in US.
You can take Tab. Imodium available over the counter for diarrhea- 1 tablet 2times a day is enough.
Take probiotic like sporolac XXXXXXX after mixing it with water.
Take care of dehydration with oral rehydration solutions like XXXXXXX rebalanze/electral powder.
If frequency and severity of diarrhea and other symptoms do not come down in 24 hrs; consult physician as you may need anti-microbial drugs like norfloxacin-tinidazole or ciprofloxacin to control infection.
Drink lot of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Have non-spicy food for 3-4 days.
Continue medicines for 1 day, if severity does not come down consult physician to get anti-microbial prescribed.
I hope I have answered your query. In case of doubt, I shall be happy to help you.
Best regards,
Dr. Neelam.
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