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What Causes Abdominal Cramps, Blood In Stool And Vomiting After Eating Food?
Question: Night before. Last I had chicken for dinner an hour later I developed very bad stomach cramps I sat on the toilet for An hour and half then t vomited 3 times then I developed very water diareah it eased I went back to bed then and hour later the pains started again back to toilet then blood just came out, I went to the hospital they did X-ray blood tests still waiting for results of stool test they put me on a drip and gave me 2 bags of fluid in the morning I was sent home that was yesterday I still am getting some cramping and blood passing
Brief Answer:
food-borne gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it seems that you've had a food-borne gastroenteritis. Vomiting suggests the presence of preformed toxin. The stool culture will be more helpful probably although in many cases no pathogen can be detected. If you've had fever then antibiotic treatment might be necessary. Without fever and if you're getting better then you can wait without antibiotic treatment.
Regarding the blood, it depends on its origin. If its from irritated hemorrhoids, which may bleed after repeated bowel movements, then there are no serious worries, unless the bleeding is severe. If it's blood homogeneously mixed with the stool then it could originate from the inflammed intestine due to the gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis with bleeding usually denotes more serious disease. When combined with fever it's even more serious.
Make sure you drink enough fluids and visit your doctor if vomiting and diarrheas prevent you from hydrating yourself. Regarding food intake, you should try to avoid fiber, fat and milk because they may worsen diarrhea. Prefer carbohydrates and protein (rice with chicken for example).
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
food-borne gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it seems that you've had a food-borne gastroenteritis. Vomiting suggests the presence of preformed toxin. The stool culture will be more helpful probably although in many cases no pathogen can be detected. If you've had fever then antibiotic treatment might be necessary. Without fever and if you're getting better then you can wait without antibiotic treatment.
Regarding the blood, it depends on its origin. If its from irritated hemorrhoids, which may bleed after repeated bowel movements, then there are no serious worries, unless the bleeding is severe. If it's blood homogeneously mixed with the stool then it could originate from the inflammed intestine due to the gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis with bleeding usually denotes more serious disease. When combined with fever it's even more serious.
Make sure you drink enough fluids and visit your doctor if vomiting and diarrheas prevent you from hydrating yourself. Regarding food intake, you should try to avoid fiber, fat and milk because they may worsen diarrhea. Prefer carbohydrates and protein (rice with chicken for example).
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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