What Can Cause Stomach Cramps And Vomiting While Suffering From A Cold?

Posted on Sun, 25 Feb 2018

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Question : I have a cold and last night around 9pm I got stomach cramps. They are still going on. I throw up once but other really came out cause I haven’t eaten for a couple day.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This might be a flu!

Detailed Answer:

Hi and thanks so much for this query.

This could be a flu. However, we do not need any specific treatment. Continue with Tylenol only for fever. Stop Advil as this can lead to gastric irritation and pain. Eat well, take much fruits and exercise regularly. If pain persists, add pantoprazole.

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

Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (36 minutes later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:

Hi and thanks for your kind words.

I wish you well and do keep me updated on your response to treatment.

Regards.

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

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

Ear ache, My ear is very plugged after 6 days started with a cold, concerned flying on Saturday.not really painful but can?t hear much out of that ear. Is there something I should do before flying.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

THis just happened and am not sure this happens all the times when you fly. However, always get some gum and chew as you take off and land on the airplane as this helps keeps the orifices in the upper way open and balances pressure to avoid tinnitus and ear pain.

I wish you well.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist

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