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Was Out Sick For 5 Days With Stomache Virus. Can
Question: Was out sick for 5 days with stomache virus. Can I get a doctors note emailed to me? Welcome to 'Ask a Doctor'. Please type your question here...
Brief Answer:
It can be bacterial or protozoan also.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor“ service for your query my dear patient,
Have seen your details.
Its acute gastroenteritis.
First a small intriduction-
Acute gastroenteritis causes inflammation in intestines therefore every moment of intestine would cause pain or spasm.As intestines are inflamed large amount of mucous would be secreted along with improper water absorption causing stools to be watery.
Most of the times its a self limiting condition caused by virus but can be bacterial or protozoan too.Fluid resuscitation is primary treatment.
So what i would suggest you is to get Electral/ORS solution from local store/pharmacy and give him at least 200ml after every motion.
Tab imodium 4mg thrice daily to stop stools.Its over the counter.Things would be much better after 2nd dose.
Any probiotic can be taken twice daily.
Till now its was all over the counter.
If you can manage get a prescription for him-
Cefiximine 200mg twice daily
Metronidazole 400mg thrice daily(would cover bacteria and protozoans also).
Keep a watch on blood pressure and pulse.
If pulse is more then 110/minute or Upper blood pressure is less then 100mm of hg shift to the nearest emergency room.
Regards.
It can be bacterial or protozoan also.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for choosing "Ask a Doctor“ service for your query my dear patient,
Have seen your details.
Its acute gastroenteritis.
First a small intriduction-
Acute gastroenteritis causes inflammation in intestines therefore every moment of intestine would cause pain or spasm.As intestines are inflamed large amount of mucous would be secreted along with improper water absorption causing stools to be watery.
Most of the times its a self limiting condition caused by virus but can be bacterial or protozoan too.Fluid resuscitation is primary treatment.
So what i would suggest you is to get Electral/ORS solution from local store/pharmacy and give him at least 200ml after every motion.
Tab imodium 4mg thrice daily to stop stools.Its over the counter.Things would be much better after 2nd dose.
Any probiotic can be taken twice daily.
Till now its was all over the counter.
If you can manage get a prescription for him-
Cefiximine 200mg twice daily
Metronidazole 400mg thrice daily(would cover bacteria and protozoans also).
Keep a watch on blood pressure and pulse.
If pulse is more then 110/minute or Upper blood pressure is less then 100mm of hg shift to the nearest emergency room.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
A note cannot be provided..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Unfortunately I cannot be able to send a note / certificate. It can be obtained only through a doctor who has physically examined and treated you.
Regards
A note cannot be provided..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Unfortunately I cannot be able to send a note / certificate. It can be obtained only through a doctor who has physically examined and treated you.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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Can I get a note for work cause out those 5 days.
May 13th thru May 17th
I don't want to be fired over sickness
Thank you
Can I get a note for work cause out those 5 days.
May 13th thru May 17th
I don't want to be fired over sickness
Thank you
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