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Posted on Wed, 23 Apr 2014
Question: I believe I've caught a stomach bug as I have had diarrhea on and off for 5 days. I've got a lot of gas in my abdomen that seems to spread to my chest, left, center and sometimes right. Sometimes I get tiny, very slight "pulls" on my left side that last from 1-2 minutes (these occurred before the stomach bug and might be from lifting my boys up to the basketball hoop to dunk as I've had this sensation a couple years ago after doing that exact same thing). I have no problems breathing, no sharp pains, just very bad gas and stomach. Can a stomach bug cause these symptoms?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: gastrointestinal tract infection is the cause. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that gastrointestinal tract infection is the cause of your symptoms. You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with an antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily along with antiamoebic like Metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily. A probiotic will have added benefits. Dicyclomine will help in controlling pain in abdomen. If nausea or vomiting is present, you can add Domperidone 30mg along with your antacid. Take light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Also take care of your hydration. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards.Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Stomach Infection

Brief Answer: gastrointestinal tract infection is the cause. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that gastrointestinal tract infection is the cause of your symptoms. You can take an antacid like Omeprazole 40mg once a day before meals along with an antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily along with antiamoebic like Metronidazole 400 mg thrice daily. A probiotic will have added benefits. Dicyclomine will help in controlling pain in abdomen. If nausea or vomiting is present, you can add Domperidone 30mg along with your antacid. Take light meals prepared under hygienic conditions. Also take care of your hydration. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards.Thanks.