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What Cause Sore And Tender Spine After Stomach Flu?
I have had the stomach flu. vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours. Have not vomited for 16 hours but my spine is very very sore. yesterday I had pain in my hip joints. That has subsided but my spine is so sore and tender that it is difficult for me to move. Should I be concerned?
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Hi
Diarrhea and vomiting causes body to loose a number of essential electrolytes.
Most likely the pain is muscular cramp arising due to electrolyte deficiency.
Take a lot of sodium and potassium containing supplement like kiwi ornges etc.
Drink plenty of water to restore rehydration.
Electrolyte solution can also be taken they are available over counter.
If things don't settle in a day or two then go for stool microscopic test.However most of the time stomach flu is self limiting and takes 4-5 days to settle down.
Diarrhea and vomiting causes body to loose a number of essential electrolytes.
Most likely the pain is muscular cramp arising due to electrolyte deficiency.
Take a lot of sodium and potassium containing supplement like kiwi ornges etc.
Drink plenty of water to restore rehydration.
Electrolyte solution can also be taken they are available over counter.
If things don't settle in a day or two then go for stool microscopic test.However most of the time stomach flu is self limiting and takes 4-5 days to settle down.
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