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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Gastroenteritis?
Brief Answer:
fluid replacement is needed
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort are symptoms of gastroenteritis. These symptoms can last up to 1 to 2 weeks in some persons.
The main aspect of treatment is preventing dehydration. You would have decreased fluid status due to loss from vomiting and diarrhoea , fever (via the skin), and also decreased oral intake.
The dizziness, fatigue would occur as a result of your body trying to fight off the infection but may also be an indicator of not enough fluid replacement.
Normally only small amounts should be taken regularly if you are still vomiting because if large amounts are used, vomiting would occur. This normally entails using 1 tsp to 1 tbsp every 5 to 10 mins for an hour, if this is tolerated then the amount is increased.
You should use oral rehydration fluid packets because these would give you back your fluids and electrolytes that you are losing.
The immodium would not completely stop the diarrhoea because the virus is still present.
Avoid any solid food and only use liquids for at least today. From tomorrow , if your symptoms are decreasing, you can start with small amounts of dry foods.
It is also important to get rest.
The use of probiotics may help your symptoms to resolve faster. They help to return the intestine to its normal state. They can be obtained from foods such as yogurts or as replacement therapies from the pharmacy.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
fluid replacement is needed
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort are symptoms of gastroenteritis. These symptoms can last up to 1 to 2 weeks in some persons.
The main aspect of treatment is preventing dehydration. You would have decreased fluid status due to loss from vomiting and diarrhoea , fever (via the skin), and also decreased oral intake.
The dizziness, fatigue would occur as a result of your body trying to fight off the infection but may also be an indicator of not enough fluid replacement.
Normally only small amounts should be taken regularly if you are still vomiting because if large amounts are used, vomiting would occur. This normally entails using 1 tsp to 1 tbsp every 5 to 10 mins for an hour, if this is tolerated then the amount is increased.
You should use oral rehydration fluid packets because these would give you back your fluids and electrolytes that you are losing.
The immodium would not completely stop the diarrhoea because the virus is still present.
Avoid any solid food and only use liquids for at least today. From tomorrow , if your symptoms are decreasing, you can start with small amounts of dry foods.
It is also important to get rest.
The use of probiotics may help your symptoms to resolve faster. They help to return the intestine to its normal state. They can be obtained from foods such as yogurts or as replacement therapies from the pharmacy.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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