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Nauseated, Have Emetophobia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Cramps. Is It A Virus?

For around three hours I haven t felt right. At first I felt very nauseous, and I have emetophobia , so this has made me extremely afraid. I went to the bathroom and produced some stool and I felt somewhat better for a while. Simce then I ve had stomach cramping/pain and I m not exactly sure if my mouth is dry. I m very nervous because of my fear of vomiting, and within the last two weeks my mother and grandma have had vomiting/ diarrhea (we thought it was the norovirus .) I ve been regularly washing my hands in soapy water since they first got sick (my mother was sick first and then my grandmother) and now I am honesty very very terrified I also have the virus. The cramping is almost constant and I think I am nauseous. While I was sitting around ten minutes ago I started to feel very tired and I kept putting my hand to my forehead . I m scared to do basically anything for the fear of vomiting, can you please help me?
Sat, 9 Feb 2013
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Hi Mandirosati,
Thanks for writing your query.

First of let me assure you that you should not be afraid of vomitting.

Taking antacid like Omeprazole 20 mg once a day along with Domperidone 10 mg will give you some relief in your symptoms.
Pain in abdomen can be relieved by taking antispasmodic like Drotaverine.

I would suggest that you should get yourself treated for nausea/vomitting after discussing with your doctor.

Also have light meals prepared in hygeinic conditions and avoid skipping a meal.
Drink lots of pure water and maintain adequate hydration.

If the problem persists, get yourself examined clinically.
I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Nauseated, Have Emetophobia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Stomach Cramps. Is It A Virus?

Hi Mandirosati, Thanks for writing your query. First of let me assure you that you should not be afraid of vomitting. Taking antacid like Omeprazole 20 mg once a day along with Domperidone 10 mg will give you some relief in your symptoms. Pain in abdomen can be relieved by taking antispasmodic like Drotaverine. I would suggest that you should get yourself treated for nausea/vomitting after discussing with your doctor. Also have light meals prepared in hygeinic conditions and avoid skipping a meal. Drink lots of pure water and maintain adequate hydration. If the problem persists, get yourself examined clinically. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.