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Severe Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache And Dizziness. Labs Show Increase In Eosinophils. Any Suggestions?

I have been having some very nasty intestinal problems for about the last week and a half...very bad diarrhea , vomiting , also really bad headaches and dizziness . I work as a MLT and tested my blood earlier today and saw an increase level of eosinophils. I went to my family doctor to see if I could be tested for parasites and she said that she thought I was just experiencing some acid reflux problems...any suggestions?
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
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Welcome to health care magic!

I have gone through your problem and from that it is evident that you are having diarrhoea, vomiting, headaches and dizziness, increased eosinophils. Your doctor feels it is because of acid reflux.

I cannot say why your doctor thought that it is due to acid reflux, but from my experience I can say that it is due to some intestinal infection, may be due to parasitic infestation also.
I feel it is an infective diarrhoea as you have all symptoms similar to this. Due to frequent diarrhoea and vomiting, you have headache and weakness now.

I think that you will get good relief with some broad spectrum antibiotic, like cefpodoxime, in a dose of 200mg twice a day along with a course of ornidazole, and antacids cover.
Do continue to eat something , and take plenty of water /ORS to prevent dehydration. I'm sure this is more than acid and definitely needs antibiotics.
It is common condition and can be completely cured, provided one takes proper medicine.

I hope that answer helps you.
Feel free to ask more questions

Dr. Manisha Gopal
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Severe Diarrhea, Vomiting, Headache And Dizziness. Labs Show Increase In Eosinophils. Any Suggestions?

Welcome to health care magic! I have gone through your problem and from that it is evident that you are having diarrhoea, vomiting, headaches and dizziness, increased eosinophils. Your doctor feels it is because of acid reflux. I cannot say why your doctor thought that it is due to acid reflux, but from my experience I can say that it is due to some intestinal infection, may be due to parasitic infestation also. I feel it is an infective diarrhoea as you have all symptoms similar to this. Due to frequent diarrhoea and vomiting, you have headache and weakness now. I think that you will get good relief with some broad spectrum antibiotic, like cefpodoxime, in a dose of 200mg twice a day along with a course of ornidazole, and antacids cover. Do continue to eat something , and take plenty of water /ORS to prevent dehydration. I m sure this is more than acid and definitely needs antibiotics. It is common condition and can be completely cured, provided one takes proper medicine. I hope that answer helps you. Feel free to ask more questions Dr. Manisha Gopal