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Question: Hello Doctor
I returned from a visit to see grandchildren last Sunday - one week ago with following symptoms
sudden diarreah, mild nausea, cramps, indigestion, gnawing pain in upper right side of chest. I took 1 x Zantac during the early hours of morning which did not ease the upper burning sensation
I initially suspected guardia type infection. I am overweight however otherwise generally healthy. I had bowel screening 6 months ago and all clear. I have not had a temperature or other flu symptoms. Thankyou in anticipation, XXXX
I returned from a visit to see grandchildren last Sunday - one week ago with following symptoms
sudden diarreah, mild nausea, cramps, indigestion, gnawing pain in upper right side of chest. I took 1 x Zantac during the early hours of morning which did not ease the upper burning sensation
I initially suspected guardia type infection. I am overweight however otherwise generally healthy. I had bowel screening 6 months ago and all clear. I have not had a temperature or other flu symptoms. Thankyou in anticipation, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Viral gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
I would like to know few more information like
Since when you are facing this problem?
How many episodes of diarrhoea? How is the consistency?
Is there any nausea and vomiting? Episodes? Content?
Did you take outside food?
Based on the information I feel you have gastroenteritis.
Most cases of gastroenteritis are caused by viruses and requires only symptomatic treatment, consuming contaminated foods or drinks is another common cause.
You do not need antibiotic and also not anti diarrhoeal agent.
I would suggest you to drink plenty of water or electrolyte solutions to prevent dehydration.
Add bland foods to your diet, such as bananas, toast, oatmeal and rice in small amounts every couple of hours. Avoid spicy food. Restrict meat for few days.
You can take curd which will be beneficial.
You can take capsule omeprazole 20 mg before breakfast, empty stomach once daily for a week. Probiotics like sporolac or ecobion will be beneficial.
In case if your symptoms persist, I would have asked for stool routine examination and based on the report I would have decided on the next line of management (requirement of antibiotic)
Hope this helps
Take care.
Viral gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
I would like to know few more information like
Since when you are facing this problem?
How many episodes of diarrhoea? How is the consistency?
Is there any nausea and vomiting? Episodes? Content?
Did you take outside food?
Based on the information I feel you have gastroenteritis.
Most cases of gastroenteritis are caused by viruses and requires only symptomatic treatment, consuming contaminated foods or drinks is another common cause.
You do not need antibiotic and also not anti diarrhoeal agent.
I would suggest you to drink plenty of water or electrolyte solutions to prevent dehydration.
Add bland foods to your diet, such as bananas, toast, oatmeal and rice in small amounts every couple of hours. Avoid spicy food. Restrict meat for few days.
You can take curd which will be beneficial.
You can take capsule omeprazole 20 mg before breakfast, empty stomach once daily for a week. Probiotics like sporolac or ecobion will be beneficial.
In case if your symptoms persist, I would have asked for stool routine examination and based on the report I would have decided on the next line of management (requirement of antibiotic)
Hope this helps
Take care.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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