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What Causes Chills, Body Ache, Diarrhea, Passing Dark Gray Stool And Vomiting?
Question: Hi,
2 days ago I started getting chills and started feeling sore and my body began to ache. After work I showered and immediately had to lay down. I became very cold with goose bumps and started to get a fever. I took my temp and it came back at 101. I slept five hours, woke up covered in sweat and had to vomit. I went back to sleep and work up in the morning and vomited again But my fever was gone. I then had diarrhea multiple times. Then I notice my stool was a dark grey and has been for the past day or so. I took Pepto Bismal 3 times in the last 24hours. I still have and upset stomach and a dark grey stool? Should I seek immediate attention?
2 days ago I started getting chills and started feeling sore and my body began to ache. After work I showered and immediately had to lay down. I became very cold with goose bumps and started to get a fever. I took my temp and it came back at 101. I slept five hours, woke up covered in sweat and had to vomit. I went back to sleep and work up in the morning and vomited again But my fever was gone. I then had diarrhea multiple times. Then I notice my stool was a dark grey and has been for the past day or so. I took Pepto Bismal 3 times in the last 24hours. I still have and upset stomach and a dark grey stool? Should I seek immediate attention?
Brief Answer:
Wait for a few more days;if no improvement/getting worse,go to ER...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
Your symptoms are indicative for viral infection complicated with gastroenteritis (diarrhea, passing dark gray stool and vomiting).
It will take a few more days for the symptoms to subside.
For the moment, I advise to:
- continue taking Nyquil and dayquil cold medications
- continue taking pepto bismos for diarrhea
- start taking probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- increase water intake preferably mixed with oral rehydration salts
- take antacids to reduce hyperacidity of the stomach
- have light meals (banana, toast, rice, etc.)
If the symptoms won't improve, or diarrhea will get worse or fever will go up, then, should seek immediate attention.
Hope it answered to your queries! Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
Wait for a few more days;if no improvement/getting worse,go to ER...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
Your symptoms are indicative for viral infection complicated with gastroenteritis (diarrhea, passing dark gray stool and vomiting).
It will take a few more days for the symptoms to subside.
For the moment, I advise to:
- continue taking Nyquil and dayquil cold medications
- continue taking pepto bismos for diarrhea
- start taking probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora
- increase water intake preferably mixed with oral rehydration salts
- take antacids to reduce hyperacidity of the stomach
- have light meals (banana, toast, rice, etc.)
If the symptoms won't improve, or diarrhea will get worse or fever will go up, then, should seek immediate attention.
Hope it answered to your queries! Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Albana
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