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Loose Stools, Headache, Off Balance While Walking, Nausea. Have Some Bug Around Apartment. Advice
my son age 22 has been having loose stools, headache, sometimes difficultly walking -- like his balance is off, and today he started with nausea. I have made sure that he didn't drink or eat any dairy products. He has mainly just been in bed and content to rest. There has a this type of "bug" going around the apartment complex where we live.
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
Hello dear,
The symptoms suggest that your son might be having Gastroenteritis (mostly viral).
Head ache & loss of balance can be attributed to the electrolyte imbalance in the body due to loose stools.
Management involves:
1. Maintain adequate hydration status by intake of plenty of fluids & ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution)
2. Take soft, plain diet
3. To prevent nausea, Domperidone can be taken.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist.
Investigations like stool examination & Ultrasound scan of abdomen will be helpful.
Wishing your son a good health.
Take care
The symptoms suggest that your son might be having Gastroenteritis (mostly viral).
Head ache & loss of balance can be attributed to the electrolyte imbalance in the body due to loose stools.
Management involves:
1. Maintain adequate hydration status by intake of plenty of fluids & ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution)
2. Take soft, plain diet
3. To prevent nausea, Domperidone can be taken.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Gastroenterologist.
Investigations like stool examination & Ultrasound scan of abdomen will be helpful.
Wishing your son a good health.
Take care
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