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Posted on Thu, 25 Jul 2019
Question: About 10 hours ago, I drank almost a gallon of water in a period of about 20 minutes and have been feeling nauseated with intense abdominal cramps ever since. Do I need to seek medical care or wait for it to pass?
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (37 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can wait.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Drinking 1 gallon of water at a time may cause Distension,Nausea, Vomiting to few.people.
As you drank 10 hours ago,you can wait for another 5 to 6 hours
Please walk for.few steps so that fluid moves distally due to. peristalsis of the bowels.
If your symptoms doesn't subside,you should consult a Doctor.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health
Regards
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About 10 Hours Ago, I Drank Almost A Gallon Of

Brief Answer: You can wait. Detailed Answer: Hi Drinking 1 gallon of water at a time may cause Distension,Nausea, Vomiting to few.people. As you drank 10 hours ago,you can wait for another 5 to 6 hours Please walk for.few steps so that fluid moves distally due to. peristalsis of the bowels. If your symptoms doesn't subside,you should consult a Doctor. Nothing to worry. Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further. Wish you good health Regards