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Can Electrolytes And Soft Diets Help Treat Runny Nose, Diarrhea And Fever?
Question: Hi
My wife started 4 days ago with body pains ,then runny nose ,feeling weak ,head ache , diarrhea ,fever and hot flashes,head aches,and nausea and a couple episodes of vomiting
She is normally very healthy and is not on any medications
She has no stomach cramping or pain
,
and extreme head ache
then
My wife started 4 days ago with body pains ,then runny nose ,feeling weak ,head ache , diarrhea ,fever and hot flashes,head aches,and nausea and a couple episodes of vomiting
She is normally very healthy and is not on any medications
She has no stomach cramping or pain
,
and extreme head ache
then
Brief Answer:
Viral Gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It looks like your wife has attacks by virus causing gastroenteritis. Since it is been 4 days already you should consider IV fluids and antibiotics if she continues to have vomiting and diarrhoea.
Obviously she e could be lethargic and tired. It takes a week after symptoms are gone before she settles.
Electrolytes and soft diet forms main stay to get better quicker.
Viral Gastroenteritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It looks like your wife has attacks by virus causing gastroenteritis. Since it is been 4 days already you should consider IV fluids and antibiotics if she continues to have vomiting and diarrhoea.
Obviously she e could be lethargic and tired. It takes a week after symptoms are gone before she settles.
Electrolytes and soft diet forms main stay to get better quicker.
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