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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea, Vomiting And Stomach Bloating
Question: Well doc a couple of days ago I had a XXXXXXX of wet farts and soiled my underware. Then I had more in toilet with diarrhea and vomiting black stuff. And up to now have still bloating and pressure to void with mostly clear liquid.I am 80 years old and never had this problem before . I go to VA for most of my medical problems and have Welcare HMO. I ate some old beef stew,so it could food poisoning. I lost appetite and drink water and soda What gives ?
I feel better now but still pass clear fluid so nature is doing its thing ?
I feel better now but still pass clear fluid so nature is doing its thing ?
Brief Answer:
Yes, it does sound like food poisoning; a few suggestions listed sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
Yes, this is most probably a case of food poisoning and nature (well mainly your body's defence) is doing its job by trying to expel the contaminated food you consumed. If you are feeling better then you may not require antibiotic coverage, but if at all you begin to feel worse then do write to me and I can list out some antibiotics you can use.
For now here are a few suggestions that can help promote an early recovery:
+Drink plenty of water
+Purchase an ORS (oral rehydration solution) either in the powder or drink form and have at least 1 litre of it per day (apart from the fluids)
+Do not eat anything from outside or anything stale
+Do not eat anything spicy
+Do not have anything fried, fatty or oily
+Avoid smoking and alcohol
+Avoid carbonated drinks
+Have either natural (curds, yogurt, mild, etc.) or readymade probiotics (available in almost all grocery stores and pharmacies)
+Have easily digestible food
+Avoid other medications unless totally necessary
+Use an antacid like ranitidine or pantoprazole for a while (one table 15 minutes before a meal, twice a day)
+Avoid the soda you seem to be having
+Have bland and preferably boiled food
+Have soups, porridge, etc.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Yes, it does sound like food poisoning; a few suggestions listed sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
Yes, this is most probably a case of food poisoning and nature (well mainly your body's defence) is doing its job by trying to expel the contaminated food you consumed. If you are feeling better then you may not require antibiotic coverage, but if at all you begin to feel worse then do write to me and I can list out some antibiotics you can use.
For now here are a few suggestions that can help promote an early recovery:
+Drink plenty of water
+Purchase an ORS (oral rehydration solution) either in the powder or drink form and have at least 1 litre of it per day (apart from the fluids)
+Do not eat anything from outside or anything stale
+Do not eat anything spicy
+Do not have anything fried, fatty or oily
+Avoid smoking and alcohol
+Avoid carbonated drinks
+Have either natural (curds, yogurt, mild, etc.) or readymade probiotics (available in almost all grocery stores and pharmacies)
+Have easily digestible food
+Avoid other medications unless totally necessary
+Use an antacid like ranitidine or pantoprazole for a while (one table 15 minutes before a meal, twice a day)
+Avoid the soda you seem to be having
+Have bland and preferably boiled food
+Have soups, porridge, etc.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
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