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What Causes Dehydration After Vomiting And Diarrhoea?
Question: So I was drinking with friends a few nights ago, I don't drink like ever usually Bc of the meds I'm on (welbutrin stratera seroquel depakote lexapro) I wasn't smoking(marijuana) but they were and I was in the room with them. It's been 3 days and I still feel like crap. Having diarrhea vomiting anxiety and really tired. Whats wrong with me
Brief answer....your symptoms are due to dehydration caused by vomiting and diarrhoea
Detailed answer...
Hello,
I have read your query and understand your concern.
You have developed food poisoning resulting in dehydration which is causing fatigue and anxiety.
Generally such type of food poisoning are viral n nature and you need only supportive treatment to stop vomiting and rehydration.
You can take a proton pump inhibitor like PANTOPROZOLE 40 mg once a day in morning and drink plenty of fluids like ORS,lemon water,coconut water etc for rehydrating yourself.
Wait for today and if you don't become all right then you go to ER for intravenous fluids and intravenous anti emetics.
In case you are really feeling very week and vomiting and passing diarrhoea frequently,you can go to ER straightaway.There is no point taking risk
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Detailed answer...
Hello,
I have read your query and understand your concern.
You have developed food poisoning resulting in dehydration which is causing fatigue and anxiety.
Generally such type of food poisoning are viral n nature and you need only supportive treatment to stop vomiting and rehydration.
You can take a proton pump inhibitor like PANTOPROZOLE 40 mg once a day in morning and drink plenty of fluids like ORS,lemon water,coconut water etc for rehydrating yourself.
Wait for today and if you don't become all right then you go to ER for intravenous fluids and intravenous anti emetics.
In case you are really feeling very week and vomiting and passing diarrhoea frequently,you can go to ER straightaway.There is no point taking risk
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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