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What Causes Severe Vomiting And Loose Stools?

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Posted on Mon, 26 Dec 2016
Question: I thought I have a stomach flu. I am vomitting every 1/2 hr to 45 minutes and thevomit is greenish brown in color. I also have watery stools. I am extremely week. This started about 7 hours ago.
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Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You should replace the fluid loss.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As per your description, you got infection of the gut.
It is due to contaminated food or water.

I prefer you to get admitted and start taking Intravenous fluids as you are having vomiting and you are already weak. The fluid and electrolytes lost in the stool will be replaced quickly.

Vomiting greenish brown material suggests bile. It is normally secreted in the gut. It has to be passed down. During vomiting, it comes out, it's common.

I also suggest in my patients Antibiotic like Levofloxacin to control the infection.
Please consult your doctor immediately and proceed accordingly.

Wish you speedy recovery.
Regards

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Dr. Hari Charan Perigela

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Practicing since :1995

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What Causes Severe Vomiting And Loose Stools?

Brief Answer: You should replace the fluid loss. Detailed Answer: Hi, As per your description, you got infection of the gut. It is due to contaminated food or water. I prefer you to get admitted and start taking Intravenous fluids as you are having vomiting and you are already weak. The fluid and electrolytes lost in the stool will be replaced quickly. Vomiting greenish brown material suggests bile. It is normally secreted in the gut. It has to be passed down. During vomiting, it comes out, it's common. I also suggest in my patients Antibiotic like Levofloxacin to control the infection. Please consult your doctor immediately and proceed accordingly. Wish you speedy recovery. Regards