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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea After Eating?

Posted on Tue, 7 Feb 2017

Question: I think I had food poisoning Friday evening, Dec 30th. The initial violent vomiting/diarrhea episode lasted about 3-4 hours. I did the BRAT eating plan Saturday, lots of water; just had diarrhea every time I ate something. Ate more on Sunday with BRAT mainly & H2O; still diarrhea after eating. Now, Wednesday evening, eating BRAT plus regular foods I'm still having diarrhea. Several times in AM upon rising (sometimes can't get to commode fast enough) and after dinner in evening. What can I do to make it stop and my stools return to normal daily events??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probiotics/antispasmodic drugs...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking on HCM!

You are reporting to have had food poisoning on FRiday and you are you have diarrhea till now.
To my opinion you should :
- probiotics twice per day
- continue with BRAT diet
- use plenty of water
- use antispasmodic drugs
If the symptoms persist more than a couple of days than you need to start antibiotics like metronidazole and CIprofloxacine.

Hope it was helpful to you.
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (11 hours later)

Would you please specify which probiotics? Recommendations? Also, an idea for an antispasmodic would be great, too. Thanks for your help with this.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow..

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
With regards to probiotics you can use Enterogermine twice per day for at least 10 days.
Antispasmodic drugs like bentyl three times per day for a couple of days.
Hope it was helpful to you!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (26 hours later)

Dr. Klerida,
Thank you for your suggestions. I will look for the probiotic. Now, a full week since the V/D event; I have had 2 normal BMs in the last 2 days. Odors still make me nauseated, but I'm eating most things. Thanks for your advice.
Melissa/Missy Coller

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow..

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
I am glad to know that you are feeling better.
Otherwise probiotics will help to improve fasten.

Wish you health
Dr.Klerida

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar