Howdy, My Name Is XXXXXXX I Am Messaging You All

Posted on Sun, 3 Jan 2021

Question: Howdy, my name is XXXXXXX I am messaging you all for some advice and possibly a doctor's note. I have been having a headache, nausea and diarrhea for the past couple of days. I'm sure it is a stomach bug, some co-workers have had a stomach bug in the recent past. Is there much I can do?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Drink plenty of water. It may last 3-5 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service.

I understand your concern.
Since people around you have had the same symptoms then most probably it is a viral Gastrointestinal infection.
These are my recommendations:
- Drink plenty of water, small sips but frequent.
- Avoid eating milk but consume a diet with rice, apple, bread, yoghurt.
- Take a probiotic to stabilize the bowel movements.
- If diarrhea is more then 3 times per day and very watery you can use loperamid 2gr 2 tablets first time and then 1 tablet after every diarrhea episode.
- It can last 3-5 days. If you have blood or mucus in the diarrhea, or if worse and not better, consider seeing a local doctor to perform needed tests.

Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako,
General and Family physician.

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