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What Causes Grey Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Hi, my grandmother is around 65 years old. She is vomiting up grey vomit and has diarrhea. Yesterday she was also experiencing some joint pain. She thinks it s the chicungunya virus as there is an outbreak here in the caribbean, however,Diarrhea is not a symptom of this virus. Do you think it could be an infection in the intestines?
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.

Chikunguniya virus never causes diarrhoea.

It is likely to be intestinal infection. I advice you to do stool microscopic examination, culture and sensitivity. Till the report come you can take the ofloxacin and metronidazole.

Maintaining the hydration is very important, take the ORS to maintain hydration.

I will be glad to answer your further query.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
Wish you a best health.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank.
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What Causes Grey Vomiting And Diarrhea?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you. Chikunguniya virus never causes diarrhoea. It is likely to be intestinal infection. I advice you to do stool microscopic examination, culture and sensitivity. Till the report come you can take the ofloxacin and metronidazole. Maintaining the hydration is very important, take the ORS to maintain hydration. I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to health care magic. Wish you a best health. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank.