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Mon, 30 Sep 2019
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Question : Hello I hope I can get some help I stated feeling upset stomach Friday night by sat morning I was having diareahh as well as a lot of gas .... and neasea I thought it was something I ate but it is still around so very gassy I can hear gurrging as well as still diareahh any suggestions
Brief Answer:
Gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
The symptoms you are describing are mostly suggestive of gastroenteritis which is a self limiting infection of the intestine. This causes severe inflammationn in intestines causing nausea vomiting and loose motion. Most of the times the pathology is viral and it resolves itself in 5-7 days. However some times it's bacterial also.
Stool analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis.If found positive for bacteria management is with antibiotics (usually a combination of Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole) for which you will need a prescription. So please be advised to follow up with the urgent care.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and electrolyte containing drinks like Gatorade. Follow soft diet. BRAT (Banana, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) diet will be easier on your tummy.
Take tablet seminthione and activated charcoal thrice to get relief from gas along with it take over the counter Omeprazole 40 mg.
Hope this answers your query
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards.
Gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
The symptoms you are describing are mostly suggestive of gastroenteritis which is a self limiting infection of the intestine. This causes severe inflammationn in intestines causing nausea vomiting and loose motion. Most of the times the pathology is viral and it resolves itself in 5-7 days. However some times it's bacterial also.
Stool analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis.If found positive for bacteria management is with antibiotics (usually a combination of Ciprofloxacin and Metronidazole) for which you will need a prescription. So please be advised to follow up with the urgent care.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and electrolyte containing drinks like Gatorade. Follow soft diet. BRAT (Banana, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) diet will be easier on your tummy.
Take tablet seminthione and activated charcoal thrice to get relief from gas along with it take over the counter Omeprazole 40 mg.
Hope this answers your query
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello thank you I will try to get into see the gp today at some point ... thank u so u don’t think it is like a food poisoning or stomach flu ...
As well my lower back is starting to hurt
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again my dear,
Stomach flu or food poisoning is a lay man's term for Gastroenteritis only.
Follow what I suggested you would be fine in 3 days.
Hope I was helpful.
Do rate the answer.
Thank you.
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again my dear,
Stomach flu or food poisoning is a lay man's term for Gastroenteritis only.
Follow what I suggested you would be fine in 3 days.
Hope I was helpful.
Do rate the answer.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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