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Suggest Treatment For Nausea And Diarrhoea

Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 2015

Question: I ate this vegetable soup all day Sunday and Monday. Lots of tomatoes, carrots, green beans, black beans pintos, onions, tomato sauce etc. Tuesday I felt funny. Wednesday I had diarrhea all day toward the end of the day there was a little blood. Thursday morning woke up diarrhea again and nauseous cold clammy no fever (only went 2 times this day though) I went to dr and she did bloodwork. This morning I woke up to dark brown with mucus and nauseous. I went back to dr and she said all bloodwork normal. Kidney function, white blood, potassium all okay. She thinks I just have a bug and it will pass. I don't typically get diarrhea so it's freaking me out. I feel great right now. I feel bad off and on???

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Food poisoning likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Yes, food poisoning is the likely cause.
You are having features of acute infectious colitis.
Since you have diarrhea with little blood, stool analysis may be done.
You may require a course of antibiotics ( ciprofloxacin + metronidazole).
Take probiotic supplements for faster relief.

Take zofran for relief from nausea.
Drink enough fluids to remain well hydrated.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)

Thanks. Dr said since blood was only once during the day when I went all day it was probably just irritation. It has been getting gradually better. Today I went once and yesterday only twice.

How long do you think this will go on? This is day 4. I have been too scared to eat for the last 2 days. Just water and Gatorade. I'm sure this is not going to help my bm's get back to normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
May last for 5-7 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It may last for 5-7 days.
Include yogurt in your diet.

You can take BRAT diet - Banana Rice Apple sauce Toast.
Wash your hands well to prevent spread to others.

Bacterial infections can cause IBS like symptoms.

Let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar