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Hey My Name's XXXXXXX I Vomited 4 Times Since Yesterday
Question: Hey my name's XXXXXXX I vomited 4 times since yesterday at 9pm or 10pm last time I vomited was probably 11am today then I felt like i had to poop really bad so I sat down while feeling nauseous and all i could push out was a yellow liquid looked like stomach bio also the day before I had a lil bit of blood in my throw up so I was worried about that. But then i laid down slept for like 4 hours and i stop feel queasy what should i do what's wrong ?? I believe i have here because I get really bad acid reflux too
Brief Answer:
It's Acute gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking query,
Have seen your details...It has nothing to do with your reflux problem.
Most likely its gastroenteritis,usually gastroenteritis is caused by viral infection(Nova virus) and is self limiting ....May take five to sevendays but in some cases may having either bacterial or protozoal infection or a mixed infection.
I would suggest you to go for few tests-
Ultra sound abdomen
Stool test under microscope
Complete blood count
Total and differential leucocyte count.
If stool test is positive for bacterial or protozoal infection.Start taking Zithromax(Azithromycin 500 mg once daily) and secnidazole 1 gram daily for 5 days(Both are prescription drugs).
However in case you are under some sorts of restrictions due to coronavirus spread and testing is not possible then take-
Tab imodium 4mg stat folowed by 2 mg four times daily.This would stop loose stools and is over the counter.
Tab Zofran 4 mg thrice daily for nausea and vomiting(again over the counter).
Eat light and easily digestible food(If possible Banana apple sauce toast and rice).
Drink plenty of water and electrolytes Oral rehydration solution/Electral to maintain rehydration.
Monitor pulse and blood pressure twice daily by automatic machine.
In case the blood pressure falls below 90 mm ( systolic-Above one) and pulse is more then 120/ min call 911 and visit emergency room.
Hope I was helpful,
Get well soon and thank you!
It's Acute gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for asking query,
Have seen your details...It has nothing to do with your reflux problem.
Most likely its gastroenteritis,usually gastroenteritis is caused by viral infection(Nova virus) and is self limiting ....May take five to sevendays but in some cases may having either bacterial or protozoal infection or a mixed infection.
I would suggest you to go for few tests-
Ultra sound abdomen
Stool test under microscope
Complete blood count
Total and differential leucocyte count.
If stool test is positive for bacterial or protozoal infection.Start taking Zithromax(Azithromycin 500 mg once daily) and secnidazole 1 gram daily for 5 days(Both are prescription drugs).
However in case you are under some sorts of restrictions due to coronavirus spread and testing is not possible then take-
Tab imodium 4mg stat folowed by 2 mg four times daily.This would stop loose stools and is over the counter.
Tab Zofran 4 mg thrice daily for nausea and vomiting(again over the counter).
Eat light and easily digestible food(If possible Banana apple sauce toast and rice).
Drink plenty of water and electrolytes Oral rehydration solution/Electral to maintain rehydration.
Monitor pulse and blood pressure twice daily by automatic machine.
In case the blood pressure falls below 90 mm ( systolic-Above one) and pulse is more then 120/ min call 911 and visit emergency room.
Hope I was helpful,
Get well soon and thank you!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
so I'm not like gonna die from this right ?
Brief Answer:
Unless you don't replete fluids and electrolyte.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
If you would keep repleting your fluid...If you don't have any thing just take take a glass of water with pinch of salt and sugar with lemon after every vomiting and motion.
Fluid repletion is the key.
If there is no lock down or government restrictions at your place recovery could be made much more faster by using proper medications but in case you don't have access to anything...just remember to drink a lots and lots of water with salt and sugar......However in case your body start throwing up orally taken water then call emergency services and they would give you i.v drugs and fluid.
No you won't die don't worry unless you don't drink water and salt and sugar ( in case you can't access any thing).
Hope I was fine,
In case problem increases do feel free to follow up.
Get well soon,
Do rate the answer.
Unless you don't replete fluids and electrolyte.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
If you would keep repleting your fluid...If you don't have any thing just take take a glass of water with pinch of salt and sugar with lemon after every vomiting and motion.
Fluid repletion is the key.
If there is no lock down or government restrictions at your place recovery could be made much more faster by using proper medications but in case you don't have access to anything...just remember to drink a lots and lots of water with salt and sugar......However in case your body start throwing up orally taken water then call emergency services and they would give you i.v drugs and fluid.
No you won't die don't worry unless you don't drink water and salt and sugar ( in case you can't access any thing).
Hope I was fine,
In case problem increases do feel free to follow up.
Get well soon,
Do rate the answer.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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