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What Do Fever, Chills And Diarrhea After Having Shellfish Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Jul 2015
Question: I ate shellfish despite an allergy that usually makes me vomit if I eat twomucg, so I pace myself. This time I had a headache within a half hour and have had reoccrring fever and chills for 48 hours, frequent diahrrea and severe cramps on and off. Wondering if I have aggravated a dormant diverticulosis condition and how long I should wait for fever to pass before going to the doctor in case.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There are a few things you can do.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic, Thanks for writing to us,

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way.

I am sorry to know what's happening this sounds like severe case of indigestion and allergy , I am quite sure that you must be having body aches along with that too.

Here are few things you can do:

1) Take syrup Gaviscon 2 table spoons thrice a day to support your stomach.
2) Tylenol for fever thrice a day.
3) Some over the counter anti-emetic pill half hour before eating any thing to control vomit.
4) Take high fibre diet , whole wheat products or fibre supplements.
5) Drink loads of water with salt replacement .
6) Take Citerizine 10mg at evening to control allergy effects.

If this doesn't settle in another 24 hours then consult a doctor because if this goes on this will start effecting your body's salt and water levels and acid base balances.

Stay blessed . Wiah you quick recovery.
I Hope this answers your question, if your have more queries feel free to ask, otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Wish you the best of health.



Regards,

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.(Licensed Family Physician)

M.B.B.S.

Resident M.D.
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What Do Fever, Chills And Diarrhea After Having Shellfish Indicate?

Brief Answer: There are a few things you can do. Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to Health Care Magic, Thanks for writing to us, I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your question, I understand your concern and will try to help you in the best possible way. I am sorry to know what's happening this sounds like severe case of indigestion and allergy , I am quite sure that you must be having body aches along with that too. Here are few things you can do: 1) Take syrup Gaviscon 2 table spoons thrice a day to support your stomach. 2) Tylenol for fever thrice a day. 3) Some over the counter anti-emetic pill half hour before eating any thing to control vomit. 4) Take high fibre diet , whole wheat products or fibre supplements. 5) Drink loads of water with salt replacement . 6) Take Citerizine 10mg at evening to control allergy effects. If this doesn't settle in another 24 hours then consult a doctor because if this goes on this will start effecting your body's salt and water levels and acid base balances. Stay blessed . Wiah you quick recovery. I Hope this answers your question, if your have more queries feel free to ask, otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Wish you the best of health. Regards, Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.(Licensed Family Physician) M.B.B.S. Resident M.D.