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my wife has had surgery. she is on oxycodone. she has a fever and diarrhea. She will not go to urgent care because diarrhea is uncontrolled. she won t drink a lot of water. she wants to sleep only. is she mentally impared? should I **force** the issue? 911? Curt
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Your wife is having diarrhea and due to this she is feeling weak (by loss of water and electrolyte). So she wants to sleep. Maintain her hydration with lots of water. To maintain electrolyte balance Vital Z powder with water is advisable. As you are having fever and diarrhea, I suggest you to investigate with stool routine micro examination and occult blood test to rule out infective etiology.
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How Can Fever And Diarrhea Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your wife is having diarrhea and due to this she is feeling weak (by loss of water and electrolyte). So she wants to sleep. Maintain her hydration with lots of water. To maintain electrolyte balance Vital Z powder with water is advisable. As you are having fever and diarrhea, I suggest you to investigate with stool routine micro examination and occult blood test to rule out infective etiology. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.