I Have Been Travelling For 4-5 Days,and Been Eating Out,today

Posted on Sun, 2 Feb 2020

Question: i have been travelling for 4-5 days,and been eating out,today i started with severe watery stools and have used the toilet 6-7 times,i am having gas ,churning and severe pain in the stomach,for about 5-6 hours since the loose stools dtarted i didnt have any fever,but now i am feeling weak and cold,what should be the line of action i have no doctor here i am far from home??the moment i drink water also my stomach hurts and i have an urge to pass stool!

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanka for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
It is very evident that you have acquired a stomach bug.
The first and foremost thing to do is keep yourself well hydrated
Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.
You should also take oral rehydration solution in sips.
A moist tongue and adequate urine output are indicators that you are not dehydrated and your hydration is good enough.
If you are not able to tolerate intake of oral fluids, then you may have to report to ER for intravenous fluids.
Take a course of probiotics.
Take Bentyl if you get stomach cramps.
Take Banana Rice Apple Sauce and Toast.
Let me know if you have anymore questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (4 hours later)

what antiboitic i best,and for fever?Also suggest for stomach ache snd gas?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can take Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole.
For fever take Tylenol every 6 hours.
For stomach ache take Bentyl as mentioned in my previous post.
For gas , take simethicone.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (3 days later)

i was having o2 antiboitic for 3 days 500 mg twice,i felt better so i left but after a gap of 1 day again i passed 3 loose stools today,though i am feeling hungry and comfortable dont know why still this indigestion,what should i do,do i need any medication and what diet shud i follow?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (48 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Sorry for the delay in replying.
If there is recurrence of symptoms it means you have not recovered fully.
You need to complete the course of medications.
Diet I have mentioned in my first post - Banana, Rice, Apple sauce and Toast.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng