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Nausea & Vomiting

Vomiting is the voluntary or involuntary expelling of the stomach's content like food, gastric acids, digestive juices, and water along the esophagus through the mouth to the external environment. Nausea is the feeling or sensation of vomiting. Almost all drugs' side effect comprises vomiting and nausea. Other causes include food poisoning, pregnancy, indigestion, head injury, stress, eating disorders, alcoholism, etc. If left untreated, it may lead to dehydration. Correction of the underlying cause, along with rehydration, is necessary.

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I drank water, and the water was not clean. Should I worry?

Query: Hi doctor, I had drinking water, and then I drank about 0.132 gallon afterward. I looked and discovered that there were floating black things that I did not know what they were. It was not dirt since the water was clean when I poured it, but it could be from a whiteboard eraser next to it. I honestl...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your information, it is unclear what the black floating objects in the water were. They could be pieces of a whiteboard eraser, as you mentioned, or other types of debris that may have been in the water source. If the water source wa...  Read Full »

How do I treat food poisoning-related symptoms?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female, and over the past 48 hours, I have been dealing with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and a pervasive feeling of weakness and discomfort. These symptoms manifested shortly after consuming a meal at a restaurant and have persiste...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern about your medical condition, and I am here to assist you. Based on your symptoms, it seems to be a case of acute food poisoning. I suggest you follow the prescribed medication: Tablet Simethicone 180 mg: Take orally three times a day. ...  Read Full »

Why have I been experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea for the past few days?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing severe vomiting and diarrhea for the past few days. I feel nauseous and lightheaded also. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Chandwadkar Ashish

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. I suggest you start taking electrolytic fluids (ORS) for the replenishment of your lost fluids in diarrhea and vomiting. Please go to the local clinic immediately cause a high amount of fluid loss would be dangerous. They might start intra...  Read Full »

I am worried as my 35 years old husband is having severe abdominal pain, vomiting, joint pain, and experiencing extreme tiredness. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,My husband is 35 years old and has severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and joint pain, and he is feeling very tired too. He has had this for two days, and the symptoms are not reducing even after taking medicines for fever and vomiting. Is this anything serious? Will he require hospitaliza...  Read Full »


Dr. Ighodalo Nathan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It would be impossible to determine if he requires admission without physically examining him. Admission depends on the physical state of a patient such as his blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate otherwise known ...  Read Full »

What are the ways to stay healthy during pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I need a consultation about my blood reports. And also advise me on how to maintain good health during pregnancy. Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Sameer Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. Your blood values are normal for the first trimester (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Reports for hemoglobinopathy, HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), syphilis, hepatitis B, and a dual marker are still awaited. Assumin...  Read Full »

Can birth control shots affect pregnancy test results?

Query: Hello doctor,I gave birth to my baby just two months ago, and I started having sex in the third week after delivery. Three more weeks later (at six weeks postpartum), I received the birth control shot. However, the doctor did not perform a pregnancy test before administering the shot. Recently, I ha...  Read Full »


Dr. Sujata Mittal

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concerns. Please get a BHCG (beta-human chorionic gonadotropins) test done to rule out pregnancy. It takes six weeks for the body and internal organs, including joints, to return to their pre-pregnancy state after delivery. Every female should allocate ...  Read Full »

My 4-year-old son frequently experiences stomach pains. Is it safe to administer Albendazole suspension?

Query: Hello doctor,My son is 4 years old, and he frequently complains of stomachaches. The doctor has prescribed Albendazole suspension (10 ml) to be taken for three consecutive days. Can this be taken?Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. It is likely that he is experiencing acute gastroenteritis or a stomach flu. Gastroenteritis involves inflammation of the gastric mucosa and typically resolves within 10 to 14 days. Initially, I would suggest him to undergo a stool test to elim...  Read Full »

I started experiencing nausea, bloating, and diarrhea after eating something. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, I had eaten something yesterday and a few hours later, I was sick. Can you tell me if it is food poisoning? Symptoms were throwing up, and diarrhea. I had bloating and extreme gas pain. What to do? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. The infection you are suffering from is called gastroenteritis or stomach flu. In gastroenteritis, the mucosa of the intestine is severely inflamed causing symptoms like loose stools, indigestion, and vomiting. Th...  Read Full »

Will I-pill cause nausea and weakness if taken on an empty stomach?

Query: Hi doctor, I have taken I-pill emergency contraceptive pill in the morning today without eating anything. I have experienced nausea, vomiting, weakness, and dizziness from the morning, but now I have pain in my breast like something heavy is on my chest. How to reduce it, and what is it? Kindly gui...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharath Kumar. C

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I-pill (Levonorgestrel) or emergency contraceptive pills contain high-level hormones. If it is taken, it disrupts the normal menstrual cycle. The person may bleed irregularly or have delayed bleeding in the next cycle. The pill can cause nausea, vomiting, breast dis...  Read Full »

Are nausea and vomiting along with liver disease signs of hepatic encephalopathy?

Query: Hello doctor, This is regarding my mother. She is 55 years old. Last year she was diagnosed with chronic liver disease. She had ascites, which was cured. She has taken proper medication since then. But recently, since the last three weeks to be precised, she was having tremors and difficulty in sle...  Read Full »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand you must be very upset about your mother's health. The answer to your query is you are 100% right. It can be hepatic encephalopathy (HE). It often presents as altered sleep patterns which means day time sleeping and nighttime awakening. Tremors are ...  Read Full »

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