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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea Caused By Viral Gastrointestinal Infection
Question: I had a sudden onset of diarrhea in the middle of the night Sunday. I was nauseated and threw up. I went back to sleep and slept most of the next day, getting up finally in the afternoon. I ate and I was sure I was on the mend. Last night, I got up at 1:30 with nausea and threw up. I have had diarrhea all this time. Am a little sore and am headachy now and then.
Brief Answer:
Seems like a viral gastrointestinal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for using HealthcareMagic,
I read your question carefully and I can understand your concern.
You seem to be having a viral gastrointestinal infection. In general, they last for 1-2 days and remain symptomatic with vomiting and about 4-5 days of diarrhea.
These are my recommendations:
- drink plenty of water but small amounts frequently.
- have a diet with brat (banana-rice-apple-toast) and avoid milk because it will make diarrhea worse.
- Take a probiotic to fasten the healing time of the bowel.
- Take an antacid if you have stomach pain. You can continue with Tylenol after some food as needed(up to thrice daily is fine).
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local physician (if you have diarrhea with blood or mucus or if you have any fever).
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Seems like a viral gastrointestinal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for using HealthcareMagic,
I read your question carefully and I can understand your concern.
You seem to be having a viral gastrointestinal infection. In general, they last for 1-2 days and remain symptomatic with vomiting and about 4-5 days of diarrhea.
These are my recommendations:
- drink plenty of water but small amounts frequently.
- have a diet with brat (banana-rice-apple-toast) and avoid milk because it will make diarrhea worse.
- Take a probiotic to fasten the healing time of the bowel.
- Take an antacid if you have stomach pain. You can continue with Tylenol after some food as needed(up to thrice daily is fine).
If worse or not better, I would recommend seeing a local physician (if you have diarrhea with blood or mucus or if you have any fever).
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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