What Causes Stomach Upset And Bloating?

Posted on Wed, 20 Aug 2014

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Question : I Have had on and off upset stomache for almost a week now, very gassy and feeling of bloat. I had diarrhea 3 days after I ovulated that lasted 2 days since it stopped after taking Pepto. I felt nauseous and vomitted yesterday. I took a HPT yesterday which is 5 days before my missed period and negative took one again today and it too was negative.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Common viral infection symptoms....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Your symptoms are indicative for :
- viral infection (stomach bug)
- food intolerance

In either cases, the balance of intestinal flora is broken and to get recuperated. I advise to take:
- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora. Even if you would be pregnant, they won't affect your pregnancy
- keep good hygienic measures especially when preparing foods
- continue taking pepto if diarrhea persist. In this case, I also advise to send a sample of your stool in the lab and get it examined for ova/parasites and culture for pathogenic bacteria/virus/fungus.
- take more fluids (water) with oral rehydration salts to prevent dehydration
- can use simethicone and antacids to reduce bloating

If diarrhea or vomiting will persist for the next week, should consult with your doctor for further evaluations!
Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana

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