What Causes Persistent Diarrhea, Chills And Fever?

Posted on Mon, 25 Jan 2016

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Question : I've had diarrhea for three days; yesterday vommitted 3x; only drinking fluids; vommited lunch; chills and then terrible sweats; body temp this morning 96; went to Dr. Last week for lower back pain and lump near spine= Dr. Figured fatty cyst and normal back pain. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gastrointestinal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Your symptoms indicate some gastrointestinal infection. As this lasts for 3 days now, you should consult your doctor. It seems that an antibiotic is necessary. Especially if there is any blood or mucus in the stool.
The back pain can be associated with the current infection as you may have also kidney infection due to dehydration. Lipoma on the back rarely causes back pain. Only if its large, can give some discomfort when lying down. But for sure not when standing.

Please do not wait with it. Consult your doctor as soon as possible.

In a meanwhile avoid any solid foods. Drink plenty of water. Start probiotic intake.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.

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