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Reddish Brown Diarrhea, Light Headed Dizziness, Tiredness, Quick Mood Changes, Blood In Vomit, Breathlessness. Diagnosis?
Hi, I'm a 22 year old male and I am feeling quite lousy. My symptoms include reddish brown diarrhea, light headed dizziness, quick tiring of my entire body, a headache that comes in strong then goes away, quick mood changes and thought changes, Dry mouth and dry heaving, Small amounts of blood in my vomit, and when I woke up today had heartburn, and a little short on breathe. I do not have any money I am single and live on my own and support my self off of minimum wage (7.25/hr) Please help. I can't afford a co-pay to go to urgent care or walk into an E.R.
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
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It is likely based on the symptoms that you have described , that you have gastroenteritis.
This is usually a viral illness but in some cases can be caused by a virus.
The redness in the stool and vomit is likely blood and the heart burn would be as a result of the gastritis or inflammation of the stomach.
The main aspect of treatment of gastroenteritis is fluid management.
This means using enough fluid so that you do not become dehydrated.
Since you are vomiting , you should use small amounts frequently.
Use oral rehydration fluids or gatorade , one tablespoon at a time every few minutes.
If you are able to retain this, then you can increase the amounts that you use.
I hope this helps
It is likely based on the symptoms that you have described , that you have gastroenteritis.
This is usually a viral illness but in some cases can be caused by a virus.
The redness in the stool and vomit is likely blood and the heart burn would be as a result of the gastritis or inflammation of the stomach.
The main aspect of treatment of gastroenteritis is fluid management.
This means using enough fluid so that you do not become dehydrated.
Since you are vomiting , you should use small amounts frequently.
Use oral rehydration fluids or gatorade , one tablespoon at a time every few minutes.
If you are able to retain this, then you can increase the amounts that you use.
I hope this helps
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