How Can Chills, Stomach Cramps, Diarrhea And Fever Be Treated?

Posted on Sat, 6 May 2017

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Question : I have chills, stomach cramps, diarrhea and a low grade fever? Have not felt well for4 days. What do I have?

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gastrointestinal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Thank you for the query.

Most likely you have gastrointestinal infection. Usually such infection is caused by viruses. In most cases viral infection goes away by its own. However, if there is any blood in stool, fever is high or you have this symptoms for longer than 48 hours, you should consult your doctor.
If the diarrhea is a recent symptom, please follow this steps: do not eat any solid foods for next 12 hours, drink plenty of liquids (gatorade is fine), start probiotic intake, you may use OTC medicines for diarrhea.
If this wont healp, doctor should be consulted. Waiting for too long can lead to dehydration and kidney failure.

Hope this helps.
Regards.

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