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Can I Have A Glass Of Alcohol As A Remedy To Some Kind Of Stomach Virus Having Vomiting And Dehydration?

i had some kind of stomach virus yesterday beginning at 4am. i vomited about 5 times until 10 and then it stopped. i became pretty dehydrated but have been replenishing fluids and that seems to have helped. i have been keeping down crackers and banana. i woke up feeling better but still sensitive today. i will continue to have gentle foods tomorrow. i am going to an event on friday though, will i be able to have a glass or two of alcohol without worry?
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
It appears that you have vomiting, at 4 AM, with great difficulty you have recovered with out assistance.
The reason behind could be the indigestion, or an infection. If it is infection, it may relapse, after few hours.
Of course you may take gentle foods, but the infection may not be controlled.
If there is no infection, and if you take some medicines with you you can have some.
I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms prescribe to carry omeprazole and domperidone to have it prior to taking alcohol.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Can I Have A Glass Of Alcohol As A Remedy To Some Kind Of Stomach Virus Having Vomiting And Dehydration?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears that you have vomiting, at 4 AM, with great difficulty you have recovered with out assistance. The reason behind could be the indigestion, or an infection. If it is infection, it may relapse, after few hours. Of course you may take gentle foods, but the infection may not be controlled. If there is no infection, and if you take some medicines with you you can have some. I usually prescribe to my patient with such symptoms prescribe to carry omeprazole and domperidone to have it prior to taking alcohol. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.