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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Is it good to have Ibuprofen and Omeprazole for treating gastritis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am asking questions on behalf of my mum. She is having some symptoms that appear commonly with gastritis or peptic ulcers. She is 57 years old and was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and Sjogren's syndrome in the past. She weighs 174lbs. She has a list of symptoms. Sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A part of her symptoms occurs due to chronic use of painkiller medications as they are directly related to the formation of ulcers within the stomach. But I am concerned about her weight loss. It is something that cannot be explained by the presence of peptic ulcers sec... Read Full »
Is orthostatic hypotension causing my nausea and dizziness?
Query: Hello doctor,I just woke up at midnight and slept down for a while, and now I feel nauseous over the past three hours every time I try to stand. I was feeling uneasy, so I assumed my blood pressure was low and I was dehydrated, but I had just cooked food and had plenty of water, and now I want to th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If you experience recurrent symptoms of nausea, dizziness, and head heaviness, you may have orthostatic hypotension (OH). OH is a form of low blood pressure that happens when you quickly stand up, forcing blood to rush... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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