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Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea And Vomiting

Im having problems with my stomach, for about two weeks, i have had diarrhea when i normally do not have it ever. I also get these very stong waves of nausea after i eat a meal but i get them before i eat a meal as well. I have taken over the counter medicine (imodium) for the diarrhea, but as soon as i have to go use the bathroom, it is just straight water. Im getting worried as i never have diarrhea and the waves of strong nausea.
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

Severe diarrhea with vomiting may be infective,(gastroenteritis) or food poisoning or drug induced but it should be treated promptly before patient go in hypovolemic shock ( like tachycardia, hypotension,rapid breathing, giddiness, fever etc).

So,you should immdieatly undergo routine blood investigations and serum electrolytes,liver and kidney function tests,urinalysis and stool for routine microscopy and abdominal ultrasound to detect the underlying cause.

As you are taking immodium (loperamide) which only reduces excess water content in intestine but does not treat the underlying cause,so better not to take it and follow your physician's treatment.

So you will require injectable antibiotics with fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy like intravenous fluids and antibiotics injections immediately.

Consult your family physician or visit to ER immediately for complete treatment.

Thanks and regards,
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Diarrhea And Vomiting

Hi, Welcome to health care magic, Severe diarrhea with vomiting may be infective,(gastroenteritis) or food poisoning or drug induced but it should be treated promptly before patient go in hypovolemic shock ( like tachycardia, hypotension,rapid breathing, giddiness, fever etc). So,you should immdieatly undergo routine blood investigations and serum electrolytes,liver and kidney function tests,urinalysis and stool for routine microscopy and abdominal ultrasound to detect the underlying cause. As you are taking immodium (loperamide) which only reduces excess water content in intestine but does not treat the underlying cause,so better not to take it and follow your physician s treatment. So you will require injectable antibiotics with fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy like intravenous fluids and antibiotics injections immediately. Consult your family physician or visit to ER immediately for complete treatment. Thanks and regards,