Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Persistent Diarrhoea And Vomiting?
Question: Been sick for a week with diaharrea and vomiting,diaharrea was very bad at first now it a bright yellow and offensive smell I am very weak and have very little appetite would can I do?
Brief Answer:
Stomach infection; take medicine as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
From your history, it seems like a long standing case of stomach infection or gastrointestinal infection as a whole. Gastric relief medicines in this case will help you to some extent, but they cannot eliminate the cause of the infection. Your diarrhea has reduced but still persists with offensive smell. Hence the use of antibiotics is indicated.
If patients come to me with similar symptoms, I generally advise the following-
Soft bland diet for a week.
Taking lots of water orally.
Avoiding alcohol if any.
Antibiotic course with ofloxacin-ornidazole or ciprofloxacin-tinidazole for 5-7 days.
ORS solution in case of severe diarrhea by properly following the directions to use.
Anti-vomiting medications like domperidone if required.
Multivitamins and minerals supplement in form of tablet or syrup for 15 days for decreased appetite.
You can consult the above with your treating or family doctor and get them prescribed.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards.
Stomach infection; take medicine as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in healthcaremagic.com
This is Dr. Swarnava dattagupta answering your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
From your history, it seems like a long standing case of stomach infection or gastrointestinal infection as a whole. Gastric relief medicines in this case will help you to some extent, but they cannot eliminate the cause of the infection. Your diarrhea has reduced but still persists with offensive smell. Hence the use of antibiotics is indicated.
If patients come to me with similar symptoms, I generally advise the following-
Soft bland diet for a week.
Taking lots of water orally.
Avoiding alcohol if any.
Antibiotic course with ofloxacin-ornidazole or ciprofloxacin-tinidazole for 5-7 days.
ORS solution in case of severe diarrhea by properly following the directions to use.
Anti-vomiting medications like domperidone if required.
Multivitamins and minerals supplement in form of tablet or syrup for 15 days for decreased appetite.
You can consult the above with your treating or family doctor and get them prescribed.
Hope i have answered your question.
If you have any further questions i will be happy to help.
Regards.
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
