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I am having yellow, watery stool and low grade fever after taking garlic water. How can it be managed?

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Answered by

Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Divya Banu M

Published At June 29, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 13, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I would like to consult about the diarrhea I have been experiencing since two days. I have been having yellow, watery stool and low grade fever, particularly at night. It started after intake of boiled garlic water three days back in hopes to relieve my dry cough.

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Well, it is not uncommon to have GI upset after a garlic water or ginger. These all spices can cause these symptoms. It would have been much easier for me if you have mentioned the temperature in figures. Temperature less than 100.05 is not a significant one, since the normal body temperature can rise up to this amount of level due to climate change and hydration status of the human body. Any temperature above this is a matter of concern. The diarrhea can cause dehydration (loss of water in body) and hence can cause some increase in the body temperature.

Beside Impdoium, I suggest you to take Oral rehydration solution (ORS). Take one sachet of ORS, add in 1 liter of water, and take it frequently up to 3 liters in a day. Or take 300 ml every time you have loose motion. Only with ORS I hope your problem will be solved. In case your symptoms does not get better, I suggest you to follow, as I can suggest some thorough investigations to rule out some causes. At the moment you have acute (short lived) diarrhea and this does not necessitate extensive workup, however; the diarrhea that is unsettling for 14 days (chronic diarrhea) require a work up. I hope you have understand my point.

The Probable causes

Acute diarrhea

Probable diagnosis

food poisoning

Treatment plan

ORS

Regarding follow up

Follow up if persistent symptoms. Would suggest some investigation and add on treatment.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ajeet Kumar
Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Medical Gastroenterology

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