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Hi, I Ate A Bunch Of Grapes And Soft Cheese

Posted on Sat, 10 Nov 2018

Question: Hi, I ate a bunch of grapes and soft cheese on a somewhat empty stomach (ate a little bit of dinner earlier). All of a sudden after that, I got intense stomach cramping and diarrhea. I've only gone twice in the past hour. I'm not currently nauseous, but I was slightly nauseous earlier in the day, although nausea from anxiety is a common occurrence for me. I have a severe fear of vomiting, so I'm wondering, if I have diarrhea now how likely is it that I'll start vomiting? Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If it is a stomach flu, you will likely vomit

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

It sounds like a stomach virus. Usually, symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea for a few days. If you do not have a fever or bloody stools, you can try loperamide to treat the diarrhea. Remember to stay hydrated!
To prevent vomiting, take antiemetics like gravol or ondansetron.

Hope this helps.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (32 minutes later)

Thanks! I already took ondansetron. But is it possible to have the stomach flu without vomiting? Also, I haven't had diarrhea in about one hour and I feel fine, no nausea. Why is it likely that I'll vomit?

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is possible

Detailed Answer:
Hi again XXXXXXX

It is possible to have stomach flu without vomiting. The reason I say it is likely that you will vomit is because the stomach flu usually causes both diarrhea and vomiting. It is self-limiting, so you may already soon be over it.

Hope this helps.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng