Gastroenteritis is a viral or bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the gut. It is also called as stomach flu. The most common symptoms of gastroenteritis are abdominal cramps and pain, vomiting, watery stools, fever, and nausea.
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My dad had sudden stomach pain and diarrhea. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My dad's age is 59. He is a diabetic patient. He suddenly got a severe stomach ache and passed loose stools. He also sweated more and felt lightheaded. I feel that he is abnormal. He refuses to go the hospital and he believes that if there is a pain in the chest, then it is a heart attack... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted all your father's details. Most likely the symptoms are because of acute gastroenteritis. Cardiac origin of pain usually radiates to the epigastric region only and full abdomen is not included. The loose stools shift the diagnosis towards gastroenteritis. D... Read Full »
My mother having stomach cramps. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother has been suffering with motions and vomitings for a week. She also complained of severe stomach cramp every 15 to 20 minutes. Sudden sweating and nausea whenever she eats or drinks anything. She is getting tired even if she sits for an hour. What could be the possible reasons an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the situation, it is important to know whether the diarrhea occurred before or after starting Norflox (Norfloxacin) and Zolerab (combination of Rabeprazole and Domperidone). Additionally, it's essential to ascertain if... Read Full »
I am having loose stools with mild discomfort after every meal for three to four days. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the last three to four days, after every meal, I am facing loose stools. Generally after four to five hours of consuming meals. No blood in the stools but a little bit of discomfort around the anal region. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Most likely you are suffering from gastroenteritis also known as stomach flu. It is an intestinal infection marked by diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever. However, it is not necessary that all symptoms are pres... Read Full »
Had bleeding after my last sex, but having temperature and vomiting since one week. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had sex with my partner before ten days. She took Postpone 72 on the next day. She had bleeding after a week for four days. Now, she has temperature and vomiting for a week. Is she pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just do a urine pregnancy test, if you think, that she is pregnant. But mostly it will be negative. Now, she has temperature and vomiting mostly due to something other reason. It could be due to gastroenteritis if she ate food from outside. Consult a nearby physician. Y... Read Full »
I vomited five hours after taking birth control pill. Should I take another one?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on my second week of birth control pill in my pack and I have not missed any pill since starting but last night I vomited 5 to 5 and a half hours after taking my pill. It was my 11th pill in the pack. Should I treat it as a missed pill and take another? I also had sex without a co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. It could be gastroenteritis secondary to alcohol intake. If you have been on a pill for more than a month and this is your second pack, you have nothing to worry if you just missed out one pill. As most probably you have vomited out the pill... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with gastroenteritis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old male experiencing persistent stomach issues. Whenever I eat outside or have a heavy meal, I start vomiting and develop diarrhea, accompanied by severe stomach cramps. After undergoing scans, my doctor diagnosed me with gastroenteritis. Could you please explain this c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Gastroenteritis is an infection affecting the stomach and gut. It is commonly seen in individuals with a history of consuming meals outside, reheated dishes, or unhygienic food. The condition is easily treatable with li... Read Full »
I suffer from recurring gastroenteritis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with recurring bouts of gastroenteritis, and it is starting to worry me. I am a 50-year-old woman, and aside from some knee pain, I do not have any significant health issues. However, stomach problems have become a regular occurrence. I eat out about twice a week, b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This appears to be sub-clinical enterocolitis which refers to the inflammation of the small intestine (enteritis) and the colon (colitis) that may be present in a person without causing significant or overt clinical sympt... Read Full »
Why is my son suffering from severe vomiting and abdominal pain?
Query: Hi doctor, My 4.5-year-old son has been experiencing severe vomiting and tummy pain for the past 5 days. Before that, he had a cough and a sore throat. His pancreas and liver test results show significantly high levels. Please advise on the diagnosis and what to do. I started him on medication, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi doctor, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Based on the information you have provided, it is possible that your son is experiencing symptoms of gastroenteritis, which is an infection or inflammation of the stomach and intestines. The vomiti... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a remedy for bloating, gas, and loose stools.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43-year-old woman with symptoms of gas, major stomach bloating and loose stools for the past three days. I started to take Azee 500 two days ago because that is what I had at home but it has not resolved yet. Please help me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have acute gastroenteritis and Azee (Azithromycin) will not help. You need to start Ciprofloxacin Tinidazole (Ciplox TZ) combination in morning and evening for three days and PPI (proton pump inhibitor) like Pantop-D (Pantoprazole and Domperidone) before breakfas... Read Full »
Why am I experiencing diarrhea, weakness, and fever?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing diarrhea, weakness, fever, and headaches. Whenever I drink or eat anything, I have loose motions. I feel this is a heat stroke. Can you please help? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This looks like a case of acute gastroenteritis. A few other information will be helpful. Your age? How long have you been having these symptoms? Any vomiting? Any other pre-existing illness or medications? Did you eat anything from outside? Were you e... Read Full »
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