
Are Vomiting, Chills, Bloating And Diarrhea Signs Of Food Poisoning?

Suspecting Giardiasis, Take fluid diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms.XXXX,
Welcome to health care magic.
Based on the symptoms mentioned in your query, I am suspecting Giardiasis, a common protozoal infection caused by ingesting contaminated water.
The best way to confirm this infection would be a routine stool examination.
Giardiasis has symptoms of diarrhea where the stools become greasy, foul smelling, and often float.
There is bloating, abdominal cramping, passing excessive gas,occasionally constipation.
I suggest your son to drink fluids like fruit juices, dilute soda, soups and after a day, start bland diet with less spices and oil.
It is better to avoid caffeine and milk products for a few days.
He can take Tab Pantop 40 mg thrice daily for three days, one tablet, half an hour before food to reduce the bloating.
After confirmation of infection, he can get a prescription from a nearby GP for Tab Norflox-TZ, one tablet, twice daily for 5 days.
I hope I have answered all your queries satisfactorily.
Please get back if any more doubts.
Wishing your son a speedy recovery.
Thanks.

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