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Question: upset stomach, tired, not sleepy, had diarrhea(sp)yesterday, possibly from drinking about 8-10 glasses of water, trying to flush system. Feels like a good gas explosion would help, broth and crackers helped some.
drinking sprite now, Gatorade and ginger ale later. 3rd day of symptons. Took Advil Cold for sinuses, never had adverse reactions, 53, prob 30lbs overweight, smoker, was pack a day, cutting back, 15 or less a day for last 3 weeks,
Thinking Flu, treat symptons, fluids and rest.
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drinking sprite now, Gatorade and ginger ale later. 3rd day of symptons. Took Advil Cold for sinuses, never had adverse reactions, 53, prob 30lbs overweight, smoker, was pack a day, cutting back, 15 or less a day for last 3 weeks,
Thinking Flu, treat symptons, fluids and rest.
?????
Brief Answer:
Yes it could be seasonal influenza or Rhinoviral infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query at HCM!
I am Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sheetal Verma answering to your query!
I went through your query and understand your concern.
1. You have not mentioned anything about history of fever? Cough?
2. Yes sometimes viruses like influenza, adenovirus, rhinovirus can present with diarrhoea, lethargy, rhinorrhoea and flu like symptoms. These infections are usually self limiting and hardly persist beyond a week.
3. In your case it like to be common cold than flu. Just need to take rest, plenty of fluids, balanced diet, nasal decongestant and proton pump inhibitors (pantaprazole). If you have a runny nose, postnasal drip, or itchy, watery eyes you can take antihistamine(Cetrizine).
3. If fever is also present then need to take antipyretics and get routine haemogram done.
4. There is no need of going for any special investigations for influenza at present but if symptoms deteriorate you may need to get throat examination, stool routine microscopy and culture, throat microscopy and culture and tests for diagnosis of viral infection by serological or molecular tests.
5. Stop smoking as it can cause various pulmonary disorders like COPD in future.
6. Eat healthy, brisk walk for atleast 30-45 mins a day and contol your weight and stay healthy.
7. Practice hand washing hygiene and take vaccination for influenza.
Happy to take more queries! If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query. It would be kind if you hit a thanks if found helpful. You can also write a review for me.
Take care! Wish you best of Health.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious Disease Specialist
Yes it could be seasonal influenza or Rhinoviral infection
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your query at HCM!
I am Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Sheetal Verma answering to your query!
I went through your query and understand your concern.
1. You have not mentioned anything about history of fever? Cough?
2. Yes sometimes viruses like influenza, adenovirus, rhinovirus can present with diarrhoea, lethargy, rhinorrhoea and flu like symptoms. These infections are usually self limiting and hardly persist beyond a week.
3. In your case it like to be common cold than flu. Just need to take rest, plenty of fluids, balanced diet, nasal decongestant and proton pump inhibitors (pantaprazole). If you have a runny nose, postnasal drip, or itchy, watery eyes you can take antihistamine(Cetrizine).
3. If fever is also present then need to take antipyretics and get routine haemogram done.
4. There is no need of going for any special investigations for influenza at present but if symptoms deteriorate you may need to get throat examination, stool routine microscopy and culture, throat microscopy and culture and tests for diagnosis of viral infection by serological or molecular tests.
5. Stop smoking as it can cause various pulmonary disorders like COPD in future.
6. Eat healthy, brisk walk for atleast 30-45 mins a day and contol your weight and stay healthy.
7. Practice hand washing hygiene and take vaccination for influenza.
Happy to take more queries! If you would like some more information I will be happy to provide. You can take a follow-up query. It would be kind if you hit a thanks if found helpful. You can also write a review for me.
Take care! Wish you best of Health.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
Infectious Disease Specialist
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