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Feeling Thirsty And Pain In The Abdomen, Diarrhea And Vomiting After A Stomach Infection. Tingling In The Hands And Feet. Why?
Hi our family has all gone through stomach flu. My daughter age 19 seems to be affected the hardest. She is extremely thirsty and has bad sharp pains in her abdomin she has had no rest from vomiting and diarrhea since 12 pm it is now 10 pm. She says her hands and feet are tingling . Not sure what to do as I can not keep any fluids down her
Thanks tanja
Thanks tanja
Wed, 3 Jul 2013
Hi--while this could just be a stomach virus, she may have an actual bacterial intestinal infection. If this were just diarrhea, I'd suggest the BRAT diet--bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast--and plenty of fluids, but if she's having the bazooka effect--coming out both ends--she's going to get dehydrated very quickly. Unless she can hold down clear liquids she'll need to get to the emergency room for possible intravenous hydration
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