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Suggest Medication For Diarrhea And Heartburn
I have had a touch of flu for several weeks now and got a stomach bug a week ago. I have had mild diarrhea and heartburn for a week. I have been extremely dizzy and weak for a week now and can't even get out of bed. I have lost 5 lbs and am now 87 lbs. Should I go to the er or can I treat this at home? What should I do to treat it at home?
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of diarrhea and heartburn which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis and electrolyte imbalance in body. It is due to gastroesophageal reflux disease as well which leads to excessive acid production in body. It could be due to poor immunity and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to owrry. Avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. You should take banana on daily basis and light food. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. I would suggest you not to panic at all. You should start treatment with combination of fluoroquinolones and ornidazole. Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment after prescription. You should get intravenous fluid administration as well. .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of diarrhea and heartburn which seems to be due to acute gastroenteritis and electrolyte imbalance in body. It is due to gastroesophageal reflux disease as well which leads to excessive acid production in body. It could be due to poor immunity and increased susceptibility of getting infected. Need not to owrry. Avoid hot, sharp and spicy food. You should take banana on daily basis and light food. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. I would suggest you not to panic at all. You should start treatment with combination of fluoroquinolones and ornidazole. Visit gastroenterologist once and get it examined and start treatment after prescription. You should get intravenous fluid administration as well. .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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