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What Causes Diarrhea, Vomiting, Nausea, Mild Abdominal Pain And Clay-colored Stool?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jan 2016

Question: Female age 55. Saturday morning woke up with diarrhea and vomiting. That stopped by afternoon. Since then have been very sensitive to smells causing nausea and stool color is very pale. No fever. Mild abdominal pain in center of upper abdominal just below ribs and sternum. Kind of feel like it is slightly swelled in that area. Have been eating simply and low fat and drinking plenty of water. Not sure if it was flu or food related. Or something else. Do not take meds except occasional Advil. Is it ok to wait another day or two to see if it goes away? The smell issue I have not experienced before.

Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Viral gastroenteritis aka stomach flu

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. It appears you had a mild stomach flu / viral gastroenteritis. it could be related to some food you recently ate. Yes it is perfectly ok to wait and see. Take BRAT diet ( Banana, rice, applesauce and toast) along with green tea, herbal tea, pomegranate juices etc. Drink fluids and electrolyte solutions ad stay hydrated. No worries.

i hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar