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What Causes Diarrhea, Vomiting And Belching?

about once a month i wake up with foul sulfur tasting belching, diarrhea, and eventually vomiting. the vomiting is so bad that it causes me to have dry heaves. I feel like i have a stomach virus. I am tired and have no energy and become very sleepy. These episodes usually only last a few hour, however, the most recent one lasted almost all day.
Fri, 23 Nov 2018
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Hello,

If the problems with diarrhoea are once a month, then, it's time to get a few tests done to understand WHY?:

- stool analysis to rule out malabsorption
- stool culture and sensitivity testing
- abdominal ultrasound
- complete blood count
- biochemistry panel especially when it comes to liver/kidney/pancreas function test.

If the virus is found, should boost body immunity and GI function to prevent onset. Keep good personal hygiene.

Take :

- probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora

- antacids to stabilize stomach pH

- Tasectan or Pepto Bismol for diarrhoea

Do follow BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast). Discuss this further with your caring doctor.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Diarrhea, Vomiting And Belching?

Hello, If the problems with diarrhoea are once a month, then, it s time to get a few tests done to understand WHY?: - stool analysis to rule out malabsorption - stool culture and sensitivity testing - abdominal ultrasound - complete blood count - biochemistry panel especially when it comes to liver/kidney/pancreas function test. If the virus is found, should boost body immunity and GI function to prevent onset. Keep good personal hygiene. Take : - probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora - antacids to stabilize stomach pH - Tasectan or Pepto Bismol for diarrhoea Do follow BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast). Discuss this further with your caring doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician