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What Causes Chills, Diarrhea And Lethargy Along With Sore Bones And Joints?
Question: I've got the cold shakes,sore bones and joints slight headache, diahhrea, lethargy,..I am 90 kilos, and I am 68 years of age and 178cm in height .. I believe I might have injested very small amount of dodgy chicken last night . The aches and pains have gotten worse over the last few hours.. What do you think Doc.? Mike Teys.
Brief Answer:
It could be due to dehydration.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to the HCM.
As eating out is one of the factor of the infection in gastrointestinal tract(Gastroenteritis).And all these symptoms could be because of dehydration.
To relieve the symptoms it is important to drink plenty of water and frequent sips of juices and soups to prevent from further dehydration.Also oral rehydration solutions in form of sachets may help.And the symptoms of lethargy ,bodyache would subside by preventing dehydration.
I would also suggest to avoid fatty,sugary,spicy food and eat six light meals a day rather than large meals.
Gastroenteritis is usually treated symptomatically with loperamide for loose motions and taking simple pain killer medicines.Antibiotics have often been found to be no more effective than simply waiting for the symptoms to pass.However ,antibiotics may be taken if stool sampling result shows any specific bacteria.
So I would also suggest to do stool sample to rule out any bacterial infection and to take antibiotic course accordingly.
In case if these symptoms worsen and lethargy increases then prompt medical help is advised .
Hopefully my answer will be helpfull,please let me know if I need to clarify you more.
Wish you best of health.
Best regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
It could be due to dehydration.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to the HCM.
As eating out is one of the factor of the infection in gastrointestinal tract(Gastroenteritis).And all these symptoms could be because of dehydration.
To relieve the symptoms it is important to drink plenty of water and frequent sips of juices and soups to prevent from further dehydration.Also oral rehydration solutions in form of sachets may help.And the symptoms of lethargy ,bodyache would subside by preventing dehydration.
I would also suggest to avoid fatty,sugary,spicy food and eat six light meals a day rather than large meals.
Gastroenteritis is usually treated symptomatically with loperamide for loose motions and taking simple pain killer medicines.Antibiotics have often been found to be no more effective than simply waiting for the symptoms to pass.However ,antibiotics may be taken if stool sampling result shows any specific bacteria.
So I would also suggest to do stool sample to rule out any bacterial infection and to take antibiotic course accordingly.
In case if these symptoms worsen and lethargy increases then prompt medical help is advised .
Hopefully my answer will be helpfull,please let me know if I need to clarify you more.
Wish you best of health.
Best regards,
Dr.Maheshwari
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