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What Is The Remedy For The Stomach Infections Where The Solid Food Is Not Retainable?

Hello, I am in South America for a two week visit and I have come down with a stomach virus or parasite. It has been going on for 5 days now. Don t feel bad, just can t keep down solid foods. Temp around 99 F. Just today I noticed that my penis has started to itch and swell just under the tip. Should I shorten trip and return to the USA to seek treatment or might a general anti-biotic help? Thanks, Bob
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
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Hello,
I can understand your concern for newly developed symptoms.
I can guide you for your GI symptoms.
1) No, there is no need to shorten your trip. Antibiotic treatment will work.
2) Your symptoms are due to gastritis (severe inflammation to stomach) which produce upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting episodes.
3) Main part of treatment is prevention of dehydration which might develop due to severe vomiting. Drinking of ORS powder mixed water is recommended. If this also make you to vomit then you might require IV fluid support.
4) Other medications include - specific antibiotics, anti-spasmodic group of medication to relieve abdominal cramps, anti-acidity medications.
5) You should consult local physician for diagnosis and to start appropriate treatment.

Hope I answered your query. If you have any further query, I would be happy to help you.
Have a good day!
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What Is The Remedy For The Stomach Infections Where The Solid Food Is Not Retainable?

Hello, I can understand your concern for newly developed symptoms. I can guide you for your GI symptoms. 1) No, there is no need to shorten your trip. Antibiotic treatment will work. 2) Your symptoms are due to gastritis (severe inflammation to stomach) which produce upper abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting episodes. 3) Main part of treatment is prevention of dehydration which might develop due to severe vomiting. Drinking of ORS powder mixed water is recommended. If this also make you to vomit then you might require IV fluid support. 4) Other medications include - specific antibiotics, anti-spasmodic group of medication to relieve abdominal cramps, anti-acidity medications. 5) You should consult local physician for diagnosis and to start appropriate treatment. Hope I answered your query. If you have any further query, I would be happy to help you. Have a good day!