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How long does viral gastroenteritis last? It's been 2 days still no sign of getting cured. Body ache and loose motion persists

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It can last from 3-7 days,but secondary bacterial infections are very common which requires treat meant. ...  Read More

HiMy friend may/may not have gastroenteritis, or food poisoning.He only started showing symptoms last night. He's been walking around with a vomit bag, has diahhorea. However,I stacked his breakfast tray using only the handles this morning,and didnt wash my hands before esting a piece of bread.What is the chance I will contract gastro if he has it

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Your complaints aren't clear could you eloborate. U can consult me online through Practo-Direct by clicking on the chat now. ...  Read More

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I have been diagnosed with Viral gastroenteritis, spondilytis and excess acid reflux. What are the basic things I need to do as a part of my daily routine? And what are the foods I should avoid?

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It will resolve over period of time,you should take care of spondylitis,avoid vigorous movement, Avoid spicy and oily greasy food,Hold milk and diary products till Gastroenteritis settle down. ...  Read More

Hi! My friend may/may not have gastroenteritis, or a case of food poisoning. He's walking around at the moment, and only started showing symptoms last night. However, he's been walking around with a vomit bag, and looks really bad, and has diahhorea. However, I without realising, stacked his tray using only the handles this morning, and not proceed

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Your complaints are not clear could you eloborate need a proper history. U can consult me online through Practo-Direct. Tc ...  Read More

How long is gastroenteritis contagious after the symptoms have stopped. I have had it for 5 days, is it safe to see people?

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Hope your symptoms have completely stopped.. Drink lots of fluids.. You need to take precautions regarding hygiene... Need to wash your hands thoroughly with soap after toilet, bcz that's how you can ...  Read More

What can I eat if I'm receiving treatment for gastroenteritis? Puked at night, felt much better the next day

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Stick to soft bland diet, boiled water and loads of curds ...  Read More

Is this just a viral or symptoms of melanoma? What should i do to correct this? Plz suggest me plz i am worried

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Send more clear photos.... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Sir I got gastroenteritis from 3days so plz suggest a good medicine for me mild fever and motions body pains suggest good medicine

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GASTROENTERITIS are of different types. Treatment depends. Do u have loose motions. How much is the fever. Any chills or rigors. Any bodyache. COLour of stools ? etc. Other medical histories needed. A ...  Read More

Hi, my mother is having viral symptoms like mild fever, cough, headache, throat pain, sleep disorder and body weakness. She is taking Crocin from yesterday (twice a day). Kindly consult some medication on urgent basis. Thanks

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continue to take crocin. get a COVIDI9 test done. ...  Read More

Doctor has prescribed Darolac syrup for my 3 yr old baby since she was suffering from gastroenteritis. How long can we use this syrup? Can anyone please suggest on this.

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Darolac is a probiotic. You can use this for 5 days or as advised by your Pediatrician ...  Read More

I went to md medicine recently. Got diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. Doctor wrote some tests and I came back positive for typhoid. What should I do now? How long will it take me to recover?

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You will recover within a week to 10 days. Share what meds you have taken? Avoid fried food, heavy meals, exertion. ...  Read More

I had flu from last 5 days.my doc given me antibiotics.fever decreased but respiratory symptoms day by day increase.should I take any antiviral medicine please suggest me?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

My son recently recovered from gastroenteritis. His dysentery fever subsided. It has been 3 days. Still I see some undigested carrot pieces, mustard seeds in his poop. Why is it so? Earlier it was not so. He is a 5 year school going kid.

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It's normal No need to worry ...  Read More

My son recently recovered from gastroenteritis. Doc has advised to give a bland diet. When to start giving eggs and non veg. Is it enough to wait for one week and give egg??

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Give after 2 weeks ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis two days ago. I took oflox oz for two days, now I no longer have diarrhoea but I feel constipated and have very strong headache. Should I continue taking oflox oz for one more day to complete a 3 day course. Doc only prescribed for 2 days.

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Can stop, take PPIs. connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

What is the difference between Gastroenteritis and Colitis ? What is the symptomatic difference between these two ?

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

My husband got viral fever past 5 days ... now he has no fever anything suddenly yesterday he do so much vomiting and feel dizziness...but today no vomiting but so much dizziness..he unable to move to washroom...what i will do ???

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up, take an instant consult or paid consultation via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

My 4yr old boy was suffering from gastroenteritis last week. His antibiotic taxim-o got over day before yesterday. After 48 hrs, today he again pooped 5 times. Loose stools, yellow in colour but opaque (not transparent like before). He is otherwise active. Is it a new infection or the same diseas taking time to get better? How long will it take? Al

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Hi, Could be the same infection ...  Read More

I had laparoscopy surgery done for gall bladder removal 5 years back. Now days I am suffering from gastroenteritis and constipation. I want avoid medicine, as it is not that severe. And I am regularly having left leg internal pain not external. It is severe in night.

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It is better to take appropriate medications after consulting a doctor rather than trying alone with home remedies. You can avoid fatty and spicy food. Take plenty of fluids. ORS ~250ml after each loo ...  Read More

I suffered from bodyache,headache and throat pain.doc suggested viral fever.also taking rablet 40.but still facing acidity issue.what should be done.bodypain and headache have subsided still have some weakness

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Need detailed history and evaluation for better treatment ...  Read More

Recently I was diagnosed hypertension due to gastroenteritis and I am on metxl 25mg every morning after breakfast. Sometimes when I have my food I feel my heart rate increased and feeling uncomfortable or dizzy. What is the solution for this problem

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Thanks. I don’t think anything to worry and check your pulse at that time when it rises. If it is more than 100, then see your doctor. Also check your BP at that time. Dr R Muthusamy MRCP FRCP ...  Read More

If someone has to go down with HIV illness , ( last exposure 2 years back ) would that person be having only fever, mild cough and chills and nothing else.I am down with fever and chills from last 7 days. Fever upto 102.8 to 103. Due to fever I am completely dehydrated. I am on IV at home , and I am taking DOLO and amoxicillin as medicines. I don't

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better confirm hiv once more, symptoms can't confirm HIV ...  Read More

How can we differentiate between the symptoms of dengue and a viral fever? ... ... ... ... ... ... ..

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Only by doing lab.test for dengue,all viral infections produce almost similar symptoms. ...  Read More

What are the symptoms of viral fever? How is the treatment for it different from fever from some other source?I have 101 fever and rash, is this because of viral. What medicines to take? Please give answers if possible in hindi as certain terms I may not understand.

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treat symptomatically. viral gets resolved in 5 to 7 days anyhow. ...  Read More

I have got low grade fever around 99 degrees. Sometimes I also got nausea. This is happening since 2 days. I am 24 year old female and also have severe head pain. My motions are irregular. Are these symptoms of viral hepatitis or any other disease? What are the other symptoms of viral hepatitis?

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Please consult a physician . ...  Read More

I had fever for 4 days with severe muscle pain, pain at the back of eyes, mild headache and dizziness. My doctor did a blood test and said it's viral fever that I need plenty of fluids that's all .Now, the fever is gone for 2 days but I have itches all over my body, and eye pain and MY HANDS AND LEGS BECAME BRIGHT RED AT SOME SPOTS and very itchy

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Yes, you should consult him again.. By the way, have you tested for dengue? ...  Read More

Hi all, My platelet count is 85000. Does this indicate dengue or normal viral fever.. Attached my blood test report.

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Hello. Firstly, please mention if you have fever ans any other associated symptoms. What urged you to get the blood tests done? ...  Read More

I want to know what's the best medication when you have gastroenteritis. There's stomach pain on upper belly whenever taking any food. Nausea, burning sensation in oesophagus.

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[ ] Hi as symptoms are suggestive of gastritis.Need to follow some lifestyle changes. Take food timely. Avoid cabbage, capsicum, citrus fruits ( for a while). Don't drink water with food, take after 4 ...  Read More

I am suffering from Severe Gastroenteritis from past 2 weeks. The blood and stool tests reports are normal. Doctor says there is some Bacterial infection which is why I'm being medicated with Piptaz injection via saline twice a day. Its been 2 weeks and I'm still sick and worried now.

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[ ] Loose motion can be due to bowel infection or some times drug induced.The most important aspect is to take plenty of oral liquids / ORS powder 2-3 teaspoon in one glass of Luke warm water for 3-4 ...  Read More

I self-diagnosed gastroenteritis on Sunday because I had all the symptoms: Not being able to keep anything down, constant diarrhea and fatigue. After a day all the symptoms went away except for the diarrhea, it is now Tuesday and I'm spending half of my time on the toilet. All of a sudden I also got this ball of phlegm in my throat that inhibits me

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Visit doctor Visit www.patientedu.info (Patient Education Through Information) for Information regarding all Gastro-intestinal and Surgical Conditions. ...  Read More

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