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What Causes Diarrhea, Stomach Cramps And Severe Fatigue Along With Leg Pain?
Posted on
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Question : Hi woke at last night with cramps and diarrea and today i feel extremenly tired my legs and arms hurt like sore and i still have diarrea what is it ? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
It can acute gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic!
First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through. Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if you are suffering from an acute attack of gastroenteritis. It is common with some food toxins or bacteria ingested due to contaminated foods. Mostly it settles down in 2-3 days but still few things have to be taken care of. A proper antibiotics cover like ciprofloxacin alongwith metronidazole after discussing with your GP is beneficial.to limmit the infection. Get stool cultures, serum electrolytes and renal function tests done to look for waters and salt depletion in the body. Keep taking soft diets and the most important thing is to use oral rehydration salts in as much as amounts as possible to replenish water and salts loss. For spasms or pains using anti spasmodic drugs like drotaverine will help. Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
It can acute gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic!
First of all, it is sad to know what you had gone through. Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if you are suffering from an acute attack of gastroenteritis. It is common with some food toxins or bacteria ingested due to contaminated foods. Mostly it settles down in 2-3 days but still few things have to be taken care of. A proper antibiotics cover like ciprofloxacin alongwith metronidazole after discussing with your GP is beneficial.to limmit the infection. Get stool cultures, serum electrolytes and renal function tests done to look for waters and salt depletion in the body. Keep taking soft diets and the most important thing is to use oral rehydration salts in as much as amounts as possible to replenish water and salts loss. For spasms or pains using anti spasmodic drugs like drotaverine will help. Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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