What Causes Urgent Loose Stools, Vomiting And Sleeplessness?

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2015

Question: I've had loose, urgent stools for the past week, about 2-4 times a day. I had one episode of vomiting about 5 days ago. My doctor said it should only last a few days. I've also had trouble sleeping for 2 weeks, not due to any pain. I eat bland foods and use little or no caffeine. I also drink plenty of water. What's happening to me?

Answered by Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
LOOKS LIKE A STOMACH INFECTION; DON'T WORRY

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
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This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.

It looks like a case of stomach infection only. Nothing to be afraid of, but taking only bismuth won't be enough. You need antibiotics to deal with it. Do the following-

Take bland diet for another week. Thereafter, take small frequent meals, more dietary fibers, less fatty food. Take less caffeine also.
Take tab ofloxacin-ornidazole tablet twice daily for 5 days. Thereafter, take tab pantoprazole-domperidone combination once daily for 20 days.
Take tab ondansetran 4mg if and when there is vomiting.
If there is much loose stool, take ORS solution as required.
Do brisk exercise after this condition gets better, exercise enhances metabolism.
Take lactobacillus supplements after getting better once daily for 20days.
Take tab alprazolam 0.5mg after dinner if and when you have trouble sleeping.

Discuss with your consulting doctor for the prescription of the above.

Hope I have answered your question.
Contact me for further queries.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T