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What Causes Fever Chills Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Hello, My 26 year old son had his spleen removed approx.nine years ago. He ingested a lot of sugary foods yesterday and he just called me due to being very ill this morning with diarrhea, vomiting, chills, and a slight fever. He asked me for advice on what to do for these symptoms. My immediate thought was that he was describing classic flu symptoms. Afterward, I started to think that the things that he ingested yesterday might be related to him not having a spleen. He does take a daily multivitamin daily. I would really appreciate it if you could give me some feedback concerning this situation. Thank you.
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Hi there..

Thanks for writing in.

I feel your son's symptoms might be attributed to ? viral gastroenteritis. It is usually self limiting and he should feel better in a day or two.

I would suggest a paracetamol/tylenol to help reduce the fever and chills.

ORS/oral rehydration solution might help.
Bread toast, apples , rice gruel with salt to taste, tender coconut water etc are part of a good diet , when one has gastroenteritis.

Probiotics like lactobacilli will also help.

In case symptoms don't get better by 48 hrs, or he has persistent/continuous vomiting/diarrhoea/ high fever, he should visit a doctor at the earliest.

Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan.
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What Causes Fever Chills Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Hi there.. Thanks for writing in. I feel your son s symptoms might be attributed to ? viral gastroenteritis. It is usually self limiting and he should feel better in a day or two. I would suggest a paracetamol/tylenol to help reduce the fever and chills. ORS/oral rehydration solution might help. Bread toast, apples , rice gruel with salt to taste, tender coconut water etc are part of a good diet , when one has gastroenteritis. Probiotics like lactobacilli will also help. In case symptoms don t get better by 48 hrs, or he has persistent/continuous vomiting/diarrhoea/ high fever, he should visit a doctor at the earliest. Regards, Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan.