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Suggest Treatment For Intestinal Discomfort, Malaise And Lack Of Energy
Question: I returned from haiti a month ago 1 week after returning i had intestinal discomfort malaise and lack of energy lots of burping also. My doctor put me on flagyl stool samples have not returned yet.malaise is gone but still have excess worry and upset intestines
How long will i feel this way have no fever
How long will i feel this way have no fever
Brief Answer:
Traveller's Diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Your doctor was suspecting Traveler's diarrhea and thus he put you on flgyl. He is very right. Travelling to haiti does that to a person .
Take some anti spasmodics and eat soft diet till then. These symptoms persist for a couple of weeks at most on average of 2 weeks. Just let the symptoms pass. Treat them conservatively. If you burp a lot you may take some motility enhancement drugs or antacids.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Traveller's Diarrhea
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Your doctor was suspecting Traveler's diarrhea and thus he put you on flgyl. He is very right. Travelling to haiti does that to a person .
Take some anti spasmodics and eat soft diet till then. These symptoms persist for a couple of weeks at most on average of 2 weeks. Just let the symptoms pass. Treat them conservatively. If you burp a lot you may take some motility enhancement drugs or antacids.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
One other question is nervousness and anxiety and lack of appetite part of infection problem also?
Brief Answer:
Yes all part of the illness
Detailed Answer:
Thank youf or getting back to me
When an infection hits, anxiety , appetite loss and nervousness , fatigue, lethargy etc are all sequelaes and all correlated to the pathology and self resolves. So no worries. Just wait and see and keep an eye over your food intake. It shall pass.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
Yes all part of the illness
Detailed Answer:
Thank youf or getting back to me
When an infection hits, anxiety , appetite loss and nervousness , fatigue, lethargy etc are all sequelaes and all correlated to the pathology and self resolves. So no worries. Just wait and see and keep an eye over your food intake. It shall pass.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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