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Should I Meet A Doctor For Food Poisoning, Shortness Of Breath And Tightness In Chest?

I had food poisoning Monday night, with vomiting, diarrhea, chills, fever, headache, and fatigue. I feel much better now, with just some loose stools and stomach upset, but have seemed to develop shortness of breath and tightness in my chest along with some pain in my back/shoulder and a small cough. Is it necessary for me to go to the hospital?
Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

After reading your post, I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by a medical professional.

Following investigations will be helpful :-
1. Serum electrolytes.
2. Complete Blood Count ( CBC ).
3. Serum urea.
4. Serum creatinine.

You should maintain your hydration.
Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions.

You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg. An antibiotic and antiamoebic will be helpful to control the infection.
Taking a probiotic along with the above mentioned medications will have an added beneficial effect.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Should I Meet A Doctor For Food Poisoning, Shortness Of Breath And Tightness In Chest?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, I would advise that you should get yourself clinically examined and investigated by a medical professional. Following investigations will be helpful :- 1. Serum electrolytes. 2. Complete Blood Count ( CBC ). 3. Serum urea. 4. Serum creatinine. You should maintain your hydration. Eat light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with Domperidone 30mg. An antibiotic and antiamoebic will be helpful to control the infection. Taking a probiotic along with the above mentioned medications will have an added beneficial effect. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.