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Suggest Treatment For Headache, Mild Fever, Vomiting And Diarrhea

this is the second day of a headache and low grade temperature that started with vomiting the morning after eating a grilled chicken sandwich at a baseball game. Today there is no vomiting, but smelly diarrhea. We think it is probably food poisoning. What should we look for that would indicate seeing a doctor? We re guessing lots of fluids and waiting it out is the best course right now.
Fri, 26 Aug 2016
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The symptoms you present suggest a digestive infection that may be caused by a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection or just food poisoning.Most digestive infections will however give systemic manifestations like headache and fever.To identify the exact cause of your problem, a stool exam and culture will be good.I will suggest you take oral rehydration salt and zinc tablets.If diarrhea too serious, an anti-diarrheal like imodium may help and if vomiting persist, you may take an anti-emetic like vogalene.You may reduce fiber intake and take bananas if possible.Your etiologic management will be after the stool exam.You may have to see a Doctor for this.
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Suggest Treatment For Headache, Mild Fever, Vomiting And Diarrhea

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM The symptoms you present suggest a digestive infection that may be caused by a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection or just food poisoning.Most digestive infections will however give systemic manifestations like headache and fever.To identify the exact cause of your problem, a stool exam and culture will be good.I will suggest you take oral rehydration salt and zinc tablets.If diarrhea too serious, an anti-diarrheal like imodium may help and if vomiting persist, you may take an anti-emetic like vogalene.You may reduce fiber intake and take bananas if possible.Your etiologic management will be after the stool exam.You may have to see a Doctor for this. Hope my answer will help you Best regards