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Diarrhea, Fever, Vomiting. Could This Be An E Coli Infection?
My boyfriend in the past 5 hours has gotten pretty sick. It started of with a little diarrhea then the diarrhea got worse. It proceeded into a fever, he has only puked once, but he also says he has a tightness in his chest. I thought maybe it could be e coli because he had a ham sandwich before this all started. He just got over a really bad cold. I dont know how to help him or if its serious & I need to take him to the doctor. What do you think it is?
Mon, 20 May 2013
Hello and thank you for your question.
E. coli infection symptoms include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. There is usually little or no fever. Symptoms usually resolve in 5-10 days.
Keep him hydrated. Have him drink herbal tea, water, gatorade or pedialite, drink sprite and sip on broth.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Ward
E. coli infection symptoms include severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. The diarrhea may become bloody and can lead to dehydration. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. There is usually little or no fever. Symptoms usually resolve in 5-10 days.
Keep him hydrated. Have him drink herbal tea, water, gatorade or pedialite, drink sprite and sip on broth.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Ward
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