Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
165 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Persistent Fever And Diarrhea?

Illness began with fever 100 to 102 first 24 hours, no headache, pain, stomach ache or muscle aches. Then diarrhea began and up and down fever continued, no belly tenderness. Fourth day went to Dr. and gave stool sample. No results yet. Fifth day, diarrhea less explosive and out of control, temperature between 98 and 99.5. Exposure to many people and store bought prepared food. What could it be? Dr. gave no opinion.
posted on Tue, 20 Sep 2016
Twitter Fri, 21 Oct 2016 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 24 Oct 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi
Thanks for posting on HCM
That sounds like enteritis that could be of bacterial, viral or parasitic origin.Only the result of the stool exam may reveal cause.You may also need to a stool cuture to identify the germ in cause if diarrhea of bacterial origin.Just wait for the stool exams.
In the meantime, you may try the following:
-Take oral rehydration salt to replenish ions/fluid loss
-Zinc tablets to help in intestinal repair
-If diarrhea too frequent, you add an anti-diarrheal like imodium
-You may also add paracetamol if fever persist.
Hope this will help
Wish you good health
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Persistent Fever And Diarrhea?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM That sounds like enteritis that could be of bacterial, viral or parasitic origin.Only the result of the stool exam may reveal cause.You may also need to a stool cuture to identify the germ in cause if diarrhea of bacterial origin.Just wait for the stool exams. In the meantime, you may try the following: -Take oral rehydration salt to replenish ions/fluid loss -Zinc tablets to help in intestinal repair -If diarrhea too frequent, you add an anti-diarrheal like imodium -You may also add paracetamol if fever persist. Hope this will help Wish you good health