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Do Persistent Stomach Cramps And Diarrhea Suggest Viral Stomach Infection?

I have had stomach cramps an diaherra since yesterday morning. I have been drinking water and soda, and I ate mashed potatoes for lunch, and I ve been to the bathroom 4 times since 1pm. I didn t know if this could be a stomach virus or if I should been seen?
Thu, 21 May 2015
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Hi,

Welcome to the HCM

It seems, you are suffering from a gastroenteritis episode. It can be due to a viral infection. Don't worry.
Following measures may help you:
1.Drink adequate fluids — If you have mild to moderate diarrhea, you can usually be treated at home by drinking extra fluids. The fluids should contain water, salt, and sugar.
2.Antidiarrheal medications — Medications to reduce diarrhea are available, and are safe if there is no fever (temperature greater than 100.4ºF or 38ºC) and the stools are not bloody. These medications do not cure the cause of the diarrhea, but help to reduce the frequency of bowel movements.
You can use :
Loperamide (Imodium®) is available without a prescription; the dose is two tablets (4 mg) initially, then 1 tablet (2 mg) after each unformed stool. No more than 16 mg is recommended per day. It is contraindicated in small kids.
3. Probiotics such as Econorm sachets twice daily.

Visit your physician if diarrhoea worsens with blood in stools or persistent vomiting, lethargy or any other complication.
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Do Persistent Stomach Cramps And Diarrhea Suggest Viral Stomach Infection?

Hi, Welcome to the HCM It seems, you are suffering from a gastroenteritis episode. It can be due to a viral infection. Don t worry. Following measures may help you: 1.Drink adequate fluids — If you have mild to moderate diarrhea, you can usually be treated at home by drinking extra fluids. The fluids should contain water, salt, and sugar. 2.Antidiarrheal medications — Medications to reduce diarrhea are available, and are safe if there is no fever (temperature greater than 100.4ºF or 38ºC) and the stools are not bloody. These medications do not cure the cause of the diarrhea, but help to reduce the frequency of bowel movements. You can use : Loperamide (Imodium®) is available without a prescription; the dose is two tablets (4 mg) initially, then 1 tablet (2 mg) after each unformed stool. No more than 16 mg is recommended per day. It is contraindicated in small kids. 3. Probiotics such as Econorm sachets twice daily. Visit your physician if diarrhoea worsens with blood in stools or persistent vomiting, lethargy or any other complication.