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What Causes Nausea, Abdominal Bloating And Diarrhea?
Question: Sometimes when I eat within 1-3 hours I vomit, nauseous, bloating. I had my gall bladder taken out in January that seemed to take care of the diarrhea at the same time. I've thrown up 4 times after dinner since then and have been nauseous about 4 other times without throwing up. I take 150 mg of Zantac twice a day. When the nausea doesn't go away after vomiting I take a Zofran
Brief Answer:
Chronic gastroenteritis most likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
You are suffering from gastroenteritis. Most commonly caused by virus but can also be caused by bacteria or protozoa.I would initially suggest you to go for a test called stool routine and microscopy. Presence of bacteria or protozoa in stool can be tested. Some times infestation by toxic bacteria's destroys natural gut flora(good bacteria like lactobacillus) and can cause loose motion etc.Gastroenteritis usually presents with symptoms like bloating ,belching, loose stools, vomiting nausea, weakness etc. However its not necessary that all symptoms are always present in every patient. So just because you are not feeling nausea and vomiting does not means that you don't have gastroenteritis.
-Take a probiotic daily for few days along with Metamucil 2 tsp before going to bed to add bulk to stools.
Take a good quality probiotic like Econorm three times a day for atleast a week.
Medications that can be discussed with your gastroenterologist are-
-Antidiarrhoeal medicines Loperamide 4 mg stat followed by 2 mg twice daily to control the symptoms of diarrhea.
In case stool routine and sensitivity is positive for bacteria or protozoa therapy with cefixime and ornidazole could be taken for 7 days.
Take Nexium 40mg with Peptobismol for relief in bloating.
Proper treatment is required.
Regards.
Chronic gastroenteritis most likely.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
You are suffering from gastroenteritis. Most commonly caused by virus but can also be caused by bacteria or protozoa.I would initially suggest you to go for a test called stool routine and microscopy. Presence of bacteria or protozoa in stool can be tested. Some times infestation by toxic bacteria's destroys natural gut flora(good bacteria like lactobacillus) and can cause loose motion etc.Gastroenteritis usually presents with symptoms like bloating ,belching, loose stools, vomiting nausea, weakness etc. However its not necessary that all symptoms are always present in every patient. So just because you are not feeling nausea and vomiting does not means that you don't have gastroenteritis.
-Take a probiotic daily for few days along with Metamucil 2 tsp before going to bed to add bulk to stools.
Take a good quality probiotic like Econorm three times a day for atleast a week.
Medications that can be discussed with your gastroenterologist are-
-Antidiarrhoeal medicines Loperamide 4 mg stat followed by 2 mg twice daily to control the symptoms of diarrhea.
In case stool routine and sensitivity is positive for bacteria or protozoa therapy with cefixime and ornidazole could be taken for 7 days.
Take Nexium 40mg with Peptobismol for relief in bloating.
Proper treatment is required.
Regards.
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