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How Can Vomiting And Diarrhea Be Treated?
Question: A few months ago I had a bladder infection & it was caused by ecoli, I was given medicine for it, & now it appears it might not have gone completely away, now I am vomiting & have diarrhea. Could it have returned? My grandson was here this weekend & was throwing up, so I'm not sure if it's a bug or ecoli
Brief Answer:
Most likely you are having gastroenteritis and got infection from grandson.
Detailed Answer:
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The infection you are suffering from is called Gastroenteritis or stomach flu.In gastroenteritis the mucosa of the intestine is severely inflamed causing symptoms like loose stools,indigestion and vomiting.Most of the times its viral and is self limiting in nature, However sometimes its bacterial or protozoal also.A stool test should be done to rule out the cause of infection.
Tests suggested-
Ultrasound abdomen to rule out inflammation of abdomen.
Stool test for bacterial or protozoal infection
Fecal calproctin to rule out intestinal inflammation.
Most likely stomach flu is viral and is self limiting.However antibiotic therapy can be given in case its bacterial or protozoal.
Treatment suggested-
Start taking Fybrogel or metamucil. It increases bulk of stool and improves digestion.
Start taking a good over counter probiotic daily.It will gradually improve digestion.They are rich in good bacteria which assists digestion.
Take lots of banana,Apple and peaches.
Drink lots of fibrous juices.
Take light and easily digestible food.
Antibiotic therapy could be given as per the reports of investigation.
Imodium 4 mg stat dose can be taken to stop loose stools.After that can be taken 2mg twice daily for 3 days.
Dicyclomine can be taken for spasmodic pains along with Nexium 40mg.
A course of antibiotic can be considered after stool tests results.
A stool test will make it clear if its bug or e.coli.
Thanks.
Most likely you are having gastroenteritis and got infection from grandson.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query,
Have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern.
The infection you are suffering from is called Gastroenteritis or stomach flu.In gastroenteritis the mucosa of the intestine is severely inflamed causing symptoms like loose stools,indigestion and vomiting.Most of the times its viral and is self limiting in nature, However sometimes its bacterial or protozoal also.A stool test should be done to rule out the cause of infection.
Tests suggested-
Ultrasound abdomen to rule out inflammation of abdomen.
Stool test for bacterial or protozoal infection
Fecal calproctin to rule out intestinal inflammation.
Most likely stomach flu is viral and is self limiting.However antibiotic therapy can be given in case its bacterial or protozoal.
Treatment suggested-
Start taking Fybrogel or metamucil. It increases bulk of stool and improves digestion.
Start taking a good over counter probiotic daily.It will gradually improve digestion.They are rich in good bacteria which assists digestion.
Take lots of banana,Apple and peaches.
Drink lots of fibrous juices.
Take light and easily digestible food.
Antibiotic therapy could be given as per the reports of investigation.
Imodium 4 mg stat dose can be taken to stop loose stools.After that can be taken 2mg twice daily for 3 days.
Dicyclomine can be taken for spasmodic pains along with Nexium 40mg.
A course of antibiotic can be considered after stool tests results.
A stool test will make it clear if its bug or e.coli.
Thanks.
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