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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Discomfort While Suffering From Flu And Stomach Infection

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Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2015
Question: I had the flu and a stomach virus back to back. I'm still feeling bad and have a sore stomach that I think is from the steroids they gave me. I'm drinking a lot of water and trying to eat but I don't feel like eating. My bowels are producing bright yellow feces. I'm 66 and a female
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Post viral infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
It seems that you had viral infection likely due to some of the respiratory viruses commonly coronavirus ,sometimes influenza A/H5N1 virus,& the influenza A/H1N1 virus,which can also cause stomach symptoms like diarrhea etc.
Steroids ,if have been given to you for some indication can give rise to peptic dyspepsia (acidity,heartburn,epigastric pain ) and usually responds to proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole.
Bright yellow feces can indicate that food is passing through the digestive tract relatively quickly. Yellow stool can be found in people with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
Foods that can worsen GERD symptoms include peppermint, fatty foods, alcohol, coffee, and chocolate should be avoided.
Since your appetite is poor.it will not be out of place to undergo Liver function tests like serum bilrubin,SGOT & SGPT levels.






Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Discomfort While Suffering From Flu And Stomach Infection

Brief Answer: Post viral infection Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. It seems that you had viral infection likely due to some of the respiratory viruses commonly coronavirus ,sometimes influenza A/H5N1 virus,& the influenza A/H1N1 virus,which can also cause stomach symptoms like diarrhea etc. Steroids ,if have been given to you for some indication can give rise to peptic dyspepsia (acidity,heartburn,epigastric pain ) and usually responds to proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole. Bright yellow feces can indicate that food is passing through the digestive tract relatively quickly. Yellow stool can be found in people with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Foods that can worsen GERD symptoms include peppermint, fatty foods, alcohol, coffee, and chocolate should be avoided. Since your appetite is poor.it will not be out of place to undergo Liver function tests like serum bilrubin,SGOT & SGPT levels. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX