Suggest Treatment For Nausea And Diarrhea While Treating Gastroenteritis

Posted on Fri, 1 Jan 2016

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Question : I have been sick with what I believe is gastroenteritis since Dec 24. I started to feel a little better yesterday but today I feel very sick again. Had a little diarrhea again this morning and nausea. I'm really starting to worry that it may be something more serious.

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Viral gastroenteritis may last up to two weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM,

I understand your concern.

Viral gastroenetritis may last up to two weeks sometimes. If you are in contact with children or in areas where there is a spread infection, you may have gotten another infection meanwhile.

If you don't have fever, bloody diarrhea or mucus, you don't need to worry about. If the diarrhea lasts more then 2 weeks, or if you see one of the symptoms mentioned above, then consider doing a visit to the gastroenterologist and do further examinations.

Meanwhile drink plenty of fluids, avoid milk, have a diet with rice, banana, ect.

Hope this is helpful,
Let me know if you need more clarification

Regards,

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