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I Have Pain In My Upper Abdomen.. It Has Been
Brief Answer:
Very likely bacterial gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
The symptoms you are describing are mostly suggestive of Bacterial gastroenteritis, which is the bacterial infection of the intestine however it may be viral and protozoal also...However chills are usually suggestive of bacterial infection.
Stool analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis.
Management is with antibiotics (usually a combination of Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice and Metronidazole 400 mg thrice) for which you will need a prescription. So please be advised to follow up with the urgent care.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and electrolyte containing drinks like Gatorade. Follow soft diet. BRAT (Banana, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) diet will be easier on your tummy.
Headache is a result of fluid and electrolyte depletion.
You can also take Buscopan 10 mg thrice daily for abdominal cramps.
For nausea take Zofran 4mg(over the counter).
Hope this answers your query
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Very likely bacterial gastroenteritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic,
The symptoms you are describing are mostly suggestive of Bacterial gastroenteritis, which is the bacterial infection of the intestine however it may be viral and protozoal also...However chills are usually suggestive of bacterial infection.
Stool analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis.
Management is with antibiotics (usually a combination of Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice and Metronidazole 400 mg thrice) for which you will need a prescription. So please be advised to follow up with the urgent care.
Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and electrolyte containing drinks like Gatorade. Follow soft diet. BRAT (Banana, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast) diet will be easier on your tummy.
Headache is a result of fluid and electrolyte depletion.
You can also take Buscopan 10 mg thrice daily for abdominal cramps.
For nausea take Zofran 4mg(over the counter).
Hope this answers your query
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
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