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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken Care For Gastroenteritis?

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Posted on Sat, 18 Oct 2014
Question: is about maybe gastroenteritis both my mother and me ,what we 've to eat and drink and related questions
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Following advice for your gastroenteritis...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I am sorry for the bad situation you and your mom are going through.

Gastroenteritis is an infective condition caused by possible:
- common virus
- pathologic bacteria

So, the very first thing is to keep a good hygiene as it can be transmitted to other family members. Bacterial co-infections are common if virus is the cause to gastroenteritis.

I advise to:
- drink plenty of water with ORS that will help prevent dehydration
- take tasectan or pepto bismol for diarrhea
- use probiotics to optimize intestinal flora
- take antacids
- have light meals: yogurt, chicken soups, etc.
- take vitamin C supplementation to boost immunity

If the symptoms will persist, should consult with your doctor for further evaluation as you might need prescription medicines.

Wish fast recovery to both of you!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (27 minutes later)
Esteemed Doctor,thanks so much for your so much speed and kindest answer,I'd kindly ask if possible how much time about so that both my mother and me feel better and strong to go up from bed,if we can take some other integrator to have energy sin ce wec still feel our head like turning around and with some vertigo,jinseng and riched honey begin to give us more energy but still not so much since we take it since just three days;urina is light and clear for both,we feel good eating boiled rice with olive oil and parmesan cheese but if we eat little pasta then we feel like heaviness on stomach ;then we ask why this sensation sometimes of thyrsty dry tongue ,we even thought to have diabetis or alzheimer sorry for our ignorance ,in next days we'll make home made self -test for urina,cholesterol,albumina-reni ,glycemia,ferritina / iron and some other and kindly ask your esteemed advices about;how much time you think,esteemed Doctor,we're going to feel better and go up from bed,since this is third week we had this problem,thanks so much again,with kindest wishes and regards,God Bless you always,Esteemed Doctor,I beg your pardon,just another thing,both my mother and me feel water very heavy on stomach ,we prefer fresh lemon with little bit boiled hot water,what better to drink thanks again God Bless you always XXXXXXX and Mom :))
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Should seek immediate medical attention both

Detailed Answer:
Hi back dear XXXXXXX

You are reporting to be suffering both of you since 3 weeks now. That is too long. So, I highly advise to go to ER and get further evaluations there:
- urine analysis
- complete blood count
- stool examination for ova/parasites
- culture of your feces
- abdominal ultrasound

We need to have these data before deciding for best treatment.

Boiled water with lemon is great choice to drink. Boiled rice (I usually advise rice soup with little squeezed lemon) can also help.

Once again, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible as 3 weeks is too long to have such problems.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (23 hours later)
Esteemed Doctor,thanks so much for your kindest answer,we'll follow your esteemed advices and kindly tell you all about,thanks so much,with kindest wishes and regards,XXXXXXX and Mom :)
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Wish fast recovery for both of you...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXXXXX

Hope you and your Mom are having the adequate medical attention you deserve to overcome the current gastroenteritis problems.

Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Klerida
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Are The Precautions To Be Taken Care For Gastroenteritis?

Brief Answer: Following advice for your gastroenteritis... Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I am sorry for the bad situation you and your mom are going through. Gastroenteritis is an infective condition caused by possible: - common virus - pathologic bacteria So, the very first thing is to keep a good hygiene as it can be transmitted to other family members. Bacterial co-infections are common if virus is the cause to gastroenteritis. I advise to: - drink plenty of water with ORS that will help prevent dehydration - take tasectan or pepto bismol for diarrhea - use probiotics to optimize intestinal flora - take antacids - have light meals: yogurt, chicken soups, etc. - take vitamin C supplementation to boost immunity If the symptoms will persist, should consult with your doctor for further evaluation as you might need prescription medicines. Wish fast recovery to both of you! Dr.Klerida