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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Diarrhea

I had a fever 2 days ago, 102.3F, and yesterday and today I have had diarrhea. I ate some sweet and sour sauce from a Chinese restaraunt and about 20 minutes later I went to the restroom and it looked like the entire toilet was bright red. Could this be caused from the sweet and sour sauce or is it more likely that it is blood? thanks for your help.
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Hello,my name is dr Dorina Gurabardhi.
Your symtoms may be caused by a viral gastroenteritis.It is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by one of any number of viruses. Also known as the stomach flu.Other symtoms may include:
-watery diarrhea
-nausea and vomiting
-headache, muscle aches, joint aches
-fever, chills
-sweating, clammy skin
-abdominal cramps and pain
-loss of appetite
-weight Symtoms can continue for 10 days.
The main focus of treatment is to prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. In severe cases, hospitalization and intravenous fluids are necessary.
I recommend oral rehydration solutions (OHS), such as Pedialyte.OHS contain a balanced mixture of water and salts to replenish essential fluids and electrolytes. These solutions are available at local pharmacies.
If you have viral gastroenteritis, there are some self-care steps you can take.
-Drink extra fluids with and between meals. If you have difficulty drinking, try very small amounts of water or suck on ice chips.
-Avoid fruit juices, as these do not replace minerals and can actually increase diarrhea.
-use oral rehydration solutions.
-Eat food in small amounts and let your stomach recover.
-Get lots of rest. You may feel tired or weak.
- Never take an aspirin with a viral illness
If it gets worse visit a local doctor.Hope my answer helped you.Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Diarrhea

Hello,my name is dr Dorina Gurabardhi. Your symtoms may be caused by a viral gastroenteritis.It is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by one of any number of viruses. Also known as the stomach flu.Other symtoms may include: -watery diarrhea -nausea and vomiting -headache, muscle aches, joint aches -fever, chills -sweating, clammy skin -abdominal cramps and pain -loss of appetite -weight Symtoms can continue for 10 days. The main focus of treatment is to prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. In severe cases, hospitalization and intravenous fluids are necessary. I recommend oral rehydration solutions (OHS), such as Pedialyte.OHS contain a balanced mixture of water and salts to replenish essential fluids and electrolytes. These solutions are available at local pharmacies. If you have viral gastroenteritis, there are some self-care steps you can take. -Drink extra fluids with and between meals. If you have difficulty drinking, try very small amounts of water or suck on ice chips. -Avoid fruit juices, as these do not replace minerals and can actually increase diarrhea. -use oral rehydration solutions. -Eat food in small amounts and let your stomach recover. -Get lots of rest. You may feel tired or weak. - Never take an aspirin with a viral illness If it gets worse visit a local doctor.Hope my answer helped you.Thanks.