Suggest Treatment For Viral Gastroenteritis
Brief Answer:
Suspect viral gastroenteritis.Stool examination.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing me on HCM.
I were to suspect viral gastroenteritis.Suggest stool examination.
Imodium is a symptomatic therapy and does not treat infection.I were to start on prophylactic antibiotic therapy(Ornidazole and Ofloxacin) until I get the stool report.
Advise to take plenty of clear fluids.Oral rehydration therapy (ORS powder is available overthecounter).Suggest to take 2-4 liters/day depending on the stool output.
Hope this answers your query.
Suspect viral gastroenteritis.Stool examination.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing me on HCM.
I were to suspect viral gastroenteritis.Suggest stool examination.
Imodium is a symptomatic therapy and does not treat infection.I were to start on prophylactic antibiotic therapy(Ornidazole and Ofloxacin) until I get the stool report.
Advise to take plenty of clear fluids.Oral rehydration therapy (ORS powder is available overthecounter).Suggest to take 2-4 liters/day depending on the stool output.
Hope this answers your query.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj