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The BRAT diet (ie, bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) or soft easily digestible semisolid diet can also be taken. Antimicrobial therapy is indicated for some bacterial gastroenteritis infections. However, many are self-limited and do not require therapy.The specific antibiotics are taken for specific bacteria after stool culture.
If you run any fever or the symptoms don’t improve after 24 hrs,then pls consult a physician.It can be due to bacterial gastroenteritis and antibiotics may be needed.
Hi, I'm unable to post to the general Gastroenterology forum. My basic question is this: Have you ever seen cases of IBS present with one-sided flank pain rather than abdominal pain? Stats/History: Healthy, active 34-year-old female, 5'6" 135 pounds. 2 prior C-sections, Hashimoto's disease (well controlled for 2+ years with Levoxyl), mild asthma Background: I traveled to Mexico (Cabo) in mid-October. I had traveler's diarrhea for a few days.
Welcome to the gastroenterology community! Did you mean gastritis or gastroenteritis? Did you have an upper endoscopy? Why do you only eat 600 calories a day?
Welcome to the gastroenterology community! The symptoms of norovirus are the symptoms of gastroenteritis. These include stomach, pain, diarrhea, vomiting, etc. I don't believe it is running around california now.
Any chance of gastroenteritis or food poisoning of any sort? What about a low rent virus or such? Why dont you dramatically increase fiber intake and cease dairy products for awhile and see if that helps....... You probably want a for real face to face Doc on your side if this keeps happening.
i would freak out over that idea being gastroenterology related as i read about HIV and saw that gastroenteritis or some sort might be an indication of HIV infection!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH.......... i have problems thinking i may be infected with HIV AIDS due to a low risk encounter... but apparently as per these online forums they deemed me a total NO RISK that I AM NOT INFECTED with HIV. but Anxiety IF it is true can certainly make you feel sick all the time.... and make you get really sick.
There is an increased susceptibility to bacterial, fungal, protozoal, and other viral infections.
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Welcome to the gastroenterology community! I would recommend that you talk to your gastroenterologist about this.
The BRAT diet (ie, bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) or soft easily digestible semisolid diet can also be taken. Antimicrobial therapy is indicated for some bacterial gastroenteritis infections. However, many are self-limited and do not require therapy.The specific antibiotics are taken for specific bacteria after stool culture.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
onset of symptoms: a few hours to a few days.
-nausea
-general weakness
-headache
-abdominal pain with cramps
-vomiting and/or diarhea
-Viral gastroenteritis (aka stomach flu) some signs & symptoms:
-loose watery bowel movements
-low fever
-abdominal cramps
-aching muscles/ possibly headaches
If diarhea and vomiting persist for more than 2 days see your Doctor.
Any child with both vomiting and diarhea should be taken to a Doctor right away.
Welcome to the gastroenterology community! What tests have you had done?
Aside from exposure to a cold environment, viral and bacterial infections such as bacterial gastroenteritis, infectious mononucleosis, pneumonia, strep throat and urinary tract infections such as pyelonephritis may be the underlying cause. If it persists, it is best that you have this evaluated further for proper diagnosis. You may benefit from a referral to an infectious disease specialist also. Take care and do keep us posted.
s way of generating heat when it feels that it is cold. Other causes include bacterial/ viral gastroenteritis, colds, influenza, pneumonia and even urinary tract infections are such as pyelonephritis. If it recurs, have this checked by your doctor for proper evaluation. Your medical history and physical examination will help determine the underlying cause. Take care and do keep us posted.
Welcome to the gastroenterology community! It sounds like you might need to consider being admitted to the hospital until you can figure this out. What tests have you had done?
Welcome to the gastroenterology community! Do you have small intestinal bacteria overgrowth? What do you mean by small bowel syndrome? Why are you taking cholestyramine and colestipol?
Hi My husband has had Gastroenteritis for the last two and a half years. He has had his downs and has had his ups with this. He is 40y.o. and has lost a lot of weight over the last two years. He is diabetic being the reason he has the Gastroenteritis now. I was wanting to if anyone has found a way to help gain weight with the Gastroenteritis? He is having a very hard time with this.
Yes, acute HIV infection can start within three days. However, shooting pain and diarrhea can be due to viral or bacterial gastroenteritis or stomach flu as well. I suggest, you get stool examined for infection. Take an OTC lactobacillus preparation (probiotics) and yoghurt with your meals, after giving the stool sample for examination Drink plenty of fluids (clear soups, water, ORS in water, lemonade).
r n they did blood work n a ultrasound which came back normal. I was think gallbladder stones idk.. So doctor diagnose me with gastroenteritis prescribe me pain killers. N next morning with the dull pain that comes n goes. Ouch! Is it normal???? Im scared im praying to god to please let it not be nothing else..
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