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Diarrhea, Bloated, Indigestion, Watery Bowl Movements. Had Stomach Virus, Vomiting Severe Diarrhea
Hello... I was recently sick almost 2 weeks ago with a bad stomach virus... Vomiting.. But severe diarhea.. The diarhea has continued and I feel bloated and indigestion under my ribs... My bowl movements are watery dark brown with a sandy look. Basically I feel full and have constant indigestion and when I do eat... I feel like my food hasn't digested... But sits under my ribs... Should I be worried?
Wed, 30 Oct 2013
Hi,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
You recently suffered a diarrhea and have indigestion and still having watery stool.
This is a bit long for stomach virus to take so long time.
Please consult a Physician/Gastroenterologist and get blood count and stool Routine analysis and culture done to know the cause.
Specific treatment depends on cause of illness and would depend on result of tests.
PPI ( Proton pump inhibitors) antacids and probiotics and prebiotics can be of supportive help in the treatment.
Use of safe water that is boiled and cooled one is good and if dehydration is there it should be taken care by proper oral rehydration fluid and diet of banana,curd and rice would help to form stool.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
You recently suffered a diarrhea and have indigestion and still having watery stool.
This is a bit long for stomach virus to take so long time.
Please consult a Physician/Gastroenterologist and get blood count and stool Routine analysis and culture done to know the cause.
Specific treatment depends on cause of illness and would depend on result of tests.
PPI ( Proton pump inhibitors) antacids and probiotics and prebiotics can be of supportive help in the treatment.
Use of safe water that is boiled and cooled one is good and if dehydration is there it should be taken care by proper oral rehydration fluid and diet of banana,curd and rice would help to form stool.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D
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