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What Causes Severe Diarrhea After Eating Outside Food?
Question: I have had severe diarrhea for 2 days. I ate a hamburger on wed and symtons started about 5 hours later.
I have been having soft bowel movements 11/2 to 5 hours. Since 3:00 AM I have had 3 bowel movements.
I have not eaten any solid food since wed evening.
I also have episodes of burping.
I have been having soft bowel movements 11/2 to 5 hours. Since 3:00 AM I have had 3 bowel movements.
I have not eaten any solid food since wed evening.
I also have episodes of burping.
Brief Answer:
Possible saloinella
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. It is probably enterocolitis caused by food poisoning such as salmonella or enterobacter infection. Also, if meat was on warm environment this could have led to staph food poisoning. In every case,it is most important to drink plenty of fluids,at least 3.5 liters to prevent dehydration and eat easier food as much as possible. You can also take probiotics and OTC called loperamide for diarrheas. diet should include vegetables, yoghurt, seeds, boiled potato,rice and toasted bread. Most commonly this is self limiting and there is no need for doctor evaluation,however if fever,abdominal pain or blood in stool occur,you should see doctor as well as if this persist for more than 3 days.
Wish you good health. Regards
Possible saloinella
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. It is probably enterocolitis caused by food poisoning such as salmonella or enterobacter infection. Also, if meat was on warm environment this could have led to staph food poisoning. In every case,it is most important to drink plenty of fluids,at least 3.5 liters to prevent dehydration and eat easier food as much as possible. You can also take probiotics and OTC called loperamide for diarrheas. diet should include vegetables, yoghurt, seeds, boiled potato,rice and toasted bread. Most commonly this is self limiting and there is no need for doctor evaluation,however if fever,abdominal pain or blood in stool occur,you should see doctor as well as if this persist for more than 3 days.
Wish you good health. Regards
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