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I have been having diarrhea since Friday and had fever for 2 days. I have tried to eat just toast, small baked potato, fruit punch Gatorade, 4 crackers and half of a protein bar but nothing seems to stay in. I will get occasional mild cramping and now the diarrhea is dark green. What is this and what do I need to do? I have been on antibiotics diarrhea medicine and pepto bismol but nothing seems to help.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of diarrhea and abdominal cramps whoch seems to be due to gastroenteritis caused by viral infection and it could be due to food poisoning, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal Ileus, and lactose intolerance.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. Keep your head elevated while lying down and avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history. Doctor may prescribe laxative, ornidazole or albendazole. Avoid laying on bed after immediately having food. For now drink lot of water, do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. For now eat light and non spicy and take antacid after every meal and do light walk before going to bed.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Diarrhea And Abdominal Cramps?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you are having symptoms of diarrhea and abdominal cramps whoch seems to be due to gastroenteritis caused by viral infection and it could be due to food poisoning, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal Ileus, and lactose intolerance. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate body. Keep your head elevated while lying down and avoid intake of sharp and spicy food. I would suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination. Doctor may order stool test , ultrasound , endoscopy along with that take history. Doctor may prescribe laxative, ornidazole or albendazole. Avoid laying on bed after immediately having food. For now drink lot of water, do light exercises and avoid fatty and heavy meals. For now eat light and non spicy and take antacid after every meal and do light walk before going to bed. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari