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Suggest Treatment For Diarrhea And Nausea
so I went to the dr today (urgent care) for diarrhea, and nausea that has lasted about 2 weeks. he said I have a virus, but still prescribed antibiotics. I m not sure I m comfortable with his answer and I cant get to my dr until after thanksgiving. what is your thought
Mon, 30 Nov 2015
Hi,
There can be infection either viral or bacterial causing this problem.
Thinking of being bacterial infection he might have prescribed antibiotic medicine.
In such case your problem can be treated with both infection with antibiotic and protozoal infection medicine like Metrogyl.
It is advisable to go for stool test to know type of infection.
Take plenty of water, electrolytes and ORS liquid.
Take light diet for few days.
Ok and take care.
There can be infection either viral or bacterial causing this problem.
Thinking of being bacterial infection he might have prescribed antibiotic medicine.
In such case your problem can be treated with both infection with antibiotic and protozoal infection medicine like Metrogyl.
It is advisable to go for stool test to know type of infection.
Take plenty of water, electrolytes and ORS liquid.
Take light diet for few days.
Ok and take care.
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