Question: I have been having some issues for the past three weeks. I diagnosed myself with the chikungunya virus as there seems to be an outbreak on the island and I exhibited the symptoms of fever, headache, loss of appetite, a little diarrhea and some joint pain. After about a week or so I was back to normal. I took panadol multisymptom to treat the symptoms. My appetite was back which I was happy about. About three days later I felt sick when I woke up and after a bowel movement, which was somewhat watery, I threw up but I suppose it was only stomach acid. I assumed food poisoning since I ate some left over pizza the night before. I went to a doctor and explained my symptoms and he focused on the diarrhea and told me to stop eating for 6 hours and drink clear fluids. I honestly think that made me worse and I lost my appetite again. I had quite a bit of stomach discomfort and some stomach pain and I constantly felt weak and empty as if i had not eaten in a while. I went on a diet of soup and ensure since I have found it difficult to eat and I gradually started to introduce solids primarily fruits vegetables and chicken.

I started back work on Monday but I still didn't feel well and found it difficult to focus due to feeling weak and empty along with stomach discomfort. I went to a new doctor that examined me and I felt some pain in my lower right abdomen and he said it might be appendicitis but that it was unlikely as I would be in more pain and he took my blood pressure and sent me to do an ultrasound and blood test for which he ticked CBC and ESR. The blood tests came back normal but the ultrasound revealed a fatty liver. He also took my blood pressure again and told me that both times it was 150/90. He said when I come back if it is still high then I will have to go on medication. He ordered another round of blood tests for liver and kidney function, which I will be doing tomorrow. I still have no appetite and feel lethargic. I'm 31, roughly 190 pounds and about 5'8. Any thoughts on what could be wrong?

Thank you for the reply. Are the drugs you recommended available over the counter? I did the blood test today but I won't get the results until Monday when I go back to visit the doctor. The insulin test in particular will take two weeks. Is there any reason he would be testing for HEP C? I seem to have a little diarrhea or watery stool today. Any cause for concern? Is that what you meant by loose motion? Any help with the appetite? The doctor prescribed "tres-orix forte" for my appetite, two teaspoons at night before meals. I have taken it twice with no luck yet.

If the blood pressure is still high on Monday should I go on meds or wait six weeks and do another test? Would it be safe to wait?