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Suggest Treatment For Norovirus Infection In A Diabetic
Posted on
Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Question : I have type two diabetes for many years have been normal with it meds metformin two times a day, last month my husband passed away and I have lost quite a bit of weight have been obese for awhile but have always had weight problems now I have been finally losing somei think stress had some part of it also but now last week I went to the dr and he said I had the nerovirus hit pretty hard but now i am having very low blood sugars he stopped my meds cause they can't get my levels to stay up I keep bottoming out and I shake feel sick and am hot and sweaty haven't slept really well since the virus cause my levels seem to drop all the time I am trying to eat bu nothing is appealing feel sick still can u please help me ? I am scared and am not sure what to do
Brief Answer:
Following advice on managing norovirus infection...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
First, please accept my condolences for the lost of your husband.
I am also sorry for the health situation you are going through.
Norovirus is the most common viral gastroenteritis during the winter because this virus is very resistant to extreme temperatures.
You are not mentioning any other symptoms rather than shake feel sick and losing weight. Usually, the symptoms of norovirus infection (NI) include:
- vomiting/nausea
- watery diarrhea
- stomach cramps
With regards to treatment, it will include:
- increasing water intake with oral rehydration solution to replace the lost fluids and electrolytes
- take tasectan/pepto bismol to stop diarrhea
- probiotics will help improve intestinal flora
- it is good that your doctor stopped medications for diabetes as your blood sugar levels (BSL) are very low.
- eating yogurt, banana, chicken soup will help provide the right nutrients without aggravating your symptoms.
If you are not able to eat/drink anything, I highly recommend to consult with your doctor to put you on intravenous therapy.
Wish fast recovery! Let me know if I can be of further help!
Dr.Albana
Following advice on managing norovirus infection...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
First, please accept my condolences for the lost of your husband.
I am also sorry for the health situation you are going through.
Norovirus is the most common viral gastroenteritis during the winter because this virus is very resistant to extreme temperatures.
You are not mentioning any other symptoms rather than shake feel sick and losing weight. Usually, the symptoms of norovirus infection (NI) include:
- vomiting/nausea
- watery diarrhea
- stomach cramps
With regards to treatment, it will include:
- increasing water intake with oral rehydration solution to replace the lost fluids and electrolytes
- take tasectan/pepto bismol to stop diarrhea
- probiotics will help improve intestinal flora
- it is good that your doctor stopped medications for diabetes as your blood sugar levels (BSL) are very low.
- eating yogurt, banana, chicken soup will help provide the right nutrients without aggravating your symptoms.
If you are not able to eat/drink anything, I highly recommend to consult with your doctor to put you on intravenous therapy.
Wish fast recovery! Let me know if I can be of further help!
Dr.Albana
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