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What Causes Severe Abdominal Pain And Nose Bleeds After Vomiting?
Hey so I think I have a virus. I haven t eaten anything today except for crackers and some toast Snd have been drinking Gatorade but I threw it all in Nd my stomach is still killing but my diarrhea stopped when I threw up my nose started bleeding after also have pooped veins around my face is that normal
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Hi,
A virus is the most likely cause, as you stated, though bacterial infections can sometimes occur. Treatment would normally involve:
(1) Holding off all solid food till there is a 4 hour window with no symptoms. When 4 hours pass with no diarrhea or vomiting, then you can start with small amounts of dry food such as the crackers or toast.
(2) Use liquids such as the gatorade you mentioned but use only small amounts at a time. This means using 1 tsp to 1 tbs every 5 mins for the first hour, if you tolerate this then increase the amount. If you vomit in between then the hour restarts.
(3) Probiotics - either on their own or with certain yogurts.
(4) Medication such as Peptobismol or Dramamine would help the vomiting. Pepto bismol may also help the diarrhea as well.
(5) Paracetamol would help with the pain. The vomiting would contribute to the distended veins due to increased pressure. Vomit can come up through the nose since the passages are connected. It would inflame the pathway which would cause bleeding.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
A virus is the most likely cause, as you stated, though bacterial infections can sometimes occur. Treatment would normally involve:
(1) Holding off all solid food till there is a 4 hour window with no symptoms. When 4 hours pass with no diarrhea or vomiting, then you can start with small amounts of dry food such as the crackers or toast.
(2) Use liquids such as the gatorade you mentioned but use only small amounts at a time. This means using 1 tsp to 1 tbs every 5 mins for the first hour, if you tolerate this then increase the amount. If you vomit in between then the hour restarts.
(3) Probiotics - either on their own or with certain yogurts.
(4) Medication such as Peptobismol or Dramamine would help the vomiting. Pepto bismol may also help the diarrhea as well.
(5) Paracetamol would help with the pain. The vomiting would contribute to the distended veins due to increased pressure. Vomit can come up through the nose since the passages are connected. It would inflame the pathway which would cause bleeding.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James
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