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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting, Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea Post Drinking Alcohol

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Posted on Wed, 31 Aug 2016
Question: My son 21 went on vacation and drank heavy for 7 days. He is now home and stop drinking but has become very ill.. Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pains. Is this a withdraw ? If so what should I do
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need physical exam

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I am sorry for the situation your son is in.
You are reporting that he has used alcohol for the pas 7 days.
His symptoms may be related with :
- withdraw syndrome
- acute gastroenteritis
- food poisoning
This is why to my opinion you should go ti see a physician or in ER because he need physical evaluation.
May be he will need IV rehydration . It will be evaluated by physician.
Meantime you he can use:
- plenty of water
- probiotics
- PPI like prilosec
- Metoclopramide to avoid vomiting
He should be evaluated with :
- fecal culture test
- blood work
- abdominal ultrasound
Hope it was helpful to you.
Dr.Klerida
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Suggest Treatment For Vomiting, Abdominal Pain And Diarrhea Post Drinking Alcohol

Brief Answer: Need physical exam Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you for asking! I am sorry for the situation your son is in. You are reporting that he has used alcohol for the pas 7 days. His symptoms may be related with : - withdraw syndrome - acute gastroenteritis - food poisoning This is why to my opinion you should go ti see a physician or in ER because he need physical evaluation. May be he will need IV rehydration . It will be evaluated by physician. Meantime you he can use: - plenty of water - probiotics - PPI like prilosec - Metoclopramide to avoid vomiting He should be evaluated with : - fecal culture test - blood work - abdominal ultrasound Hope it was helpful to you. Dr.Klerida