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Question: I am a 21 year old male. About 5 days ago I had nausea and vomittting in the middle of the night. The next day I had fever and diarrehea. Over the next two days, I got almost completely better aside from loss of appetite and a little nausea. Then, out of no where, I was vomitting again in the middle of the night. To this day I still have fatigue and absolutely no appetite. I eat once in the morning and I am not hungry for the rest of the day. Is this normal? Im not used to a virus taking this course.
Brief Answer:
Go to ER for immediate fluids replacement therapy intravenously
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Your symptoms of sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhea and fever are indicating possible Gastroenteritis (bowel infection).
Viruses are the most common causes, bacteria are also to consider. Appendicitis should be also taken into account.
As the symptoms have been going on for 5 days now, and you have no appetite and still vomiting, there is high risk for dehydration. So, I highly recommend to go to ER and take intravenous fluids replacement until no more vomit.
Once you won't have vomit, start BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple sauce, toast).
Increase fluids intake with OTC ORS (oral rehydration salts), have small and light meals.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
Go to ER for immediate fluids replacement therapy intravenously
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Your symptoms of sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhea and fever are indicating possible Gastroenteritis (bowel infection).
Viruses are the most common causes, bacteria are also to consider. Appendicitis should be also taken into account.
As the symptoms have been going on for 5 days now, and you have no appetite and still vomiting, there is high risk for dehydration. So, I highly recommend to go to ER and take intravenous fluids replacement until no more vomit.
Once you won't have vomit, start BRAT diet (banana, rice, apple sauce, toast).
Increase fluids intake with OTC ORS (oral rehydration salts), have small and light meals.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for the advice! I may have phrased the question inaccurately. I thought it strange that i vomitted after feeling better for two days. However, I have only vomitted twice in total. Currently, I have no symptoms other than fatigue and a complete loss of appitite. I am not vomitting. Is is normal to have such a loss of appetite 5 - 6 days after sympotoms started?
Brief Answer:
Intermittent chronic vomit is a problem, yours not
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for your clarification, it was of help.
Now, there is nothing to make you strange.
Vomit after 2 days of feeling better could be due to various reasons:
- food choking
- coughing
You are still having viral infection so, loss of appetite, sometimes vomiting and fatigue will last a bit longer.
If you will continue having intermittent vomiting without having any other problem, further consultation with your doctor is needed to rule out appendicitis and biliary problems.
Hope this helps.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
Intermittent chronic vomit is a problem, yours not
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Thank you for your clarification, it was of help.
Now, there is nothing to make you strange.
Vomit after 2 days of feeling better could be due to various reasons:
- food choking
- coughing
You are still having viral infection so, loss of appetite, sometimes vomiting and fatigue will last a bit longer.
If you will continue having intermittent vomiting without having any other problem, further consultation with your doctor is needed to rule out appendicitis and biliary problems.
Hope this helps.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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