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What Causes Diarrhea, Fever And Lethargic?

Hello , based on my symptoms, diarrhea, fever and very lethargic, I think maybe viral gastro. I live in a very small town and just lost my primary care provider here in Eureka, Calif. The practice is closed. I m thinking about going out to get some coconut water. what do you think? Thank you. Karen Erickson
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Hello,

It looks like viral gastroenteritis. You can take Loperamide & Bismuth subsalisylate, they effectively control diarrhoea. For fever take acetaminophen(tylenol).

Antibiotics like metronidazole & oral vancomycin are helpful. Take medications under the consultation of a PCP.

Due to diarrhoea body gets dehydrated, take adequate amount of water, soups, juices to supplement the potassium, sodium content of your body.

Stay away from oily spicy food. Take home made boiled food, boiled bananas are effective. Avoid addictions if any.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Diarrhea, Fever And Lethargic?

Hello, It looks like viral gastroenteritis. You can take Loperamide & Bismuth subsalisylate, they effectively control diarrhoea. For fever take acetaminophen(tylenol). Antibiotics like metronidazole & oral vancomycin are helpful. Take medications under the consultation of a PCP. Due to diarrhoea body gets dehydrated, take adequate amount of water, soups, juices to supplement the potassium, sodium content of your body. Stay away from oily spicy food. Take home made boiled food, boiled bananas are effective. Avoid addictions if any. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nupur K, General & Family Physician