Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea And Vomiting

Posted on Sat, 20 May 2017

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sat, 20 May 2017 Answered on

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 Last reviewed on

Question : since wed evening I have had diarahhea and vomiting only at night time. I ate what I think for lunch on wed afternoon a hotdog. it was in the refrigerator too long. I have no appetite lost 9 pounds I get cramps and have to run to the bathroom quite often I have taken so far one Imodium tablet losing my strength I am 85 years old a male

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably food poisoning. Drink much fluids. Get antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about your symptoms. Your probably have suffered food intoxication. You might need antibiotics and can only be obtained from your doctor as this needs a script. I recommend the following:

1. Doctors consultation for antibiotics, preferentially coprofloxacin.
2. Ibcreased fluids intake to avoid dehydration.
3. stop Imodium. it is. it advised in acute diarrhea.

I hope this helps. i wish you well and feel free to follow up with me if need be.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)

What foods can I eat?
Everything I have been eating I have passed through my rectum and throat
It has been doing this only when I am in bed
I took 1 cipro this morning 500MG Will take another tonight. I have enough for a week

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Eat whatever you wish. Drink regular fluids. No soda.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Take regular fluids. continue with ciprofloxacine. Feel free to eat whatever you wish. Tjese watery stools will continue. most important thing is to drink much fluids, as much as possible.

Keep me updated.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar