Gastroenteritis of presumed infectious origin
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I've had a low-grade Fever of Unknown origin for 7 weeks as I write this, with extreme exhaustion. I have been through extensive testing and had many things ruled out, like Mono, Lyme, UTIs, tumors. I've had CT Scan of abdominal area, Blood Cultures, Urine cultures, Chest X-ray. I tried a week of Cipro as I was sure I had a UTI (my fever started the day after sex), and my pain went away but my fever and fatigue remain.
I am seeing an Infectious Disease Doctor in 4 weeks.
As you mentioned that he has been having this pain on and off, I think it could be of infectious origin. I would suggest that you get a scrotal ultrasound and visit a urologist for physical examination and confirmation of the diagnosis.
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What would be the consequences of going undiagnosed over two years , only to find out it is a serious form of coccioidomycosis, after a month long+ fever of unknown origin? Chronic increasingly uncontrolled coughing ; symptoms and lessions in multiple places . Now what ? Is there any hope ? What possible treatment could there be after all this time ?
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.
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My husband has been experiencing fevers, headaches, severe pain in hips and leg for 6+months. He has had every test we know of - bloodwork, mri of brain, ct of abdomen, pelvic, bone marrow aspiratin, endoscopy, colonoscopy, small bowel biopsies, and he is progressively getting worse! The found a soft tissue mass on ct scan that was there 2 years ago but has not grown - went into colon and could not see it.
I went up there and took her to the doctor and she was basically told is was a stomach virus (gastroenteritis) drink plenty of fluids and it should go away in a couple of days but when I look up Gastroenteritis it says that it's common in people with weaken immune system caused by HIV.
She took her 3 month birth control shot the morning before but I'm sure that didn't cause Gastroenteritis. My question is should I be concerned about HIV at this point.
I acquired what was presumed to be HSV in mid November. Approximately a week after my first symptoms, I started to develop sores under my arm, down my legs, arms, on my face, back, neck, etc. I was placed on 3,000mg of Valtrex a day for over a month and was taking Percocet for the pain. I had active sores all over my body through the end of December and still have smaller but painful sores in the genital region and down my legs.
My daughter is 14 months old and she has has watery diarrhea and vomitting. When she was born she was perfectly healthy, but once I had to return to work I began to give her formula and that's when she began to have these complications. She began to have watery diarrhea and vomit. I took her to the doctor and they said she had gastroenteritis, but it's been a while now and she is still the same? Does anyone know what could possibly be wrong? Thank you.
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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Hello! I seem to have unfortunately caught gastroenteritis. I was given Ondansentron and it helped immensely. However, I can't sleep. I'm so wired and my stomach still hurts but luckily, no side effects. Is this normal? Is it the gastroenteritis or the drug?
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Hello,
I cannot confirm without examination,but it sounds like gastroenteritis. It can often cause sudden and sometimes violent upsets and may be confused with spastic colitis.Dizziness is caused by loss of water and electrolyte imbalance because of vomitings.
Take adequate fluids throughout the day. 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.
I received a positive result for HSV II (1.64) that I now believe to be a false positive result based on comments from the doctors to me and in other posts as well as no outbreaks have occured in 7 months since possible exposure. I now wonder about the accuracy of the statistics about the number of people that are infected. "1 in 5 adults" are infected.
I had two surgeries; first at age of 2(narrowing of the aorta) and second at age of 6(closure of multiple holes on the septum).I am now leading a healthy life.There is no such disease in my family,neither from my parents nor grand parents.I would like to know the origin of this disease.I would like to know of any existing test that will be able to reveal its origin.Thank you very much.
I recently took an HIV test after a 4 year ago very risky heterosexual exposure and a confirmed but serious bout of infectious mono 2 months later, tested negative for HIV at this time, fear this was my (Acute Infection Period). I took a Home Express Finger Prick test and sent it in. Test was taken in Feb., came back negative.
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