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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea While Having Gastroenteritis?

Last week, I had gastroenteritis, causing vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever as well as stomach pain. Five days later, my fiance has a low temperature (95.5 to 97.0) , nausea, and stomach pain. Is it the same thing or possibly different? And should I be giving Tylenol? He s taking immune supplements and drinking fluids, but not seeing much improvement.
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Hello,

The diarrhea and vomiting with gastroenteritis are related to bacterial infection of the intestine. Though tylenol will suppress the temperature for 4-6 hours temporarily, basic treatment of the infection control is mandatory to overcome the issue in precise manner.
- Tablet ondancetron (4 mg) 3 times a day on empty stomach with sips of water to control vomiting
- GI specific antibiotics as rifaximin (400 mg) with or without Metronidazole (400 mg)
- Probiotics and pre-biotics to support intestine flora
- Dietary measures to prefer organic fresh fruits, cereals, pulses
- Avoidance of dairy fat, non veg, junk foods, spices if consuming

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Vomiting And Diarrhea While Having Gastroenteritis?

Hello, The diarrhea and vomiting with gastroenteritis are related to bacterial infection of the intestine. Though tylenol will suppress the temperature for 4-6 hours temporarily, basic treatment of the infection control is mandatory to overcome the issue in precise manner. - Tablet ondancetron (4 mg) 3 times a day on empty stomach with sips of water to control vomiting - GI specific antibiotics as rifaximin (400 mg) with or without Metronidazole (400 mg) - Probiotics and pre-biotics to support intestine flora - Dietary measures to prefer organic fresh fruits, cereals, pulses - Avoidance of dairy fat, non veg, junk foods, spices if consuming Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon