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Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cold Sweats, Body Pain, Headache, Weight Loss. Should I Be Terribly Concerned?
Question: Hi, I have symptoms of a GI bug, vomiting & diarrhea. I also am having episodes of cold sweats to the point sweat drips off my face. Also I ache all over. Can't get comfortable at all. I was "freezing to the bone" so I took my temp twice. It is only 95.6. My normal is around 97.9-98 axilary. Should I be terribly concerned? Also 4lb wt loss since yesterday. And headache.
Hello, XXXXXX,
Headache,chills,vomiting and diarrhea could certainly be due
to a virus. However, if you have gotten into some bad food,
also have to think about food poisoning. Especially , if you
ate sandwich or slad that had left over poultry or some
dressing that had egg product , this could be contaminated.
Sometimes restaurant serving buffet , contamination could
happen. Since your temperature is sub-normal , it is possible
it could go up after chills. If it is a viral type of gastrroenteritis,
you should feel better in about 48-72 hours.
If the symptoms persist, you may need to see your doctor
who can send you for stool and blood tests and treat you
properly with medications. Try to keep your hydration good.
Electrolyte solutions are available in drug stores to help
replace the loss. Very bland diet for a short time is advisable.
To stop the runs, taking Imodium (Over the counter) or
taking Peptobismol would help. The latter might make your
stool turn dark.
Hope you feel better soon.
Wish you well.
Headache,chills,vomiting and diarrhea could certainly be due
to a virus. However, if you have gotten into some bad food,
also have to think about food poisoning. Especially , if you
ate sandwich or slad that had left over poultry or some
dressing that had egg product , this could be contaminated.
Sometimes restaurant serving buffet , contamination could
happen. Since your temperature is sub-normal , it is possible
it could go up after chills. If it is a viral type of gastrroenteritis,
you should feel better in about 48-72 hours.
If the symptoms persist, you may need to see your doctor
who can send you for stool and blood tests and treat you
properly with medications. Try to keep your hydration good.
Electrolyte solutions are available in drug stores to help
replace the loss. Very bland diet for a short time is advisable.
To stop the runs, taking Imodium (Over the counter) or
taking Peptobismol would help. The latter might make your
stool turn dark.
Hope you feel better soon.
Wish you well.
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