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Two common symptoms of gastroenteritis

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

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

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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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For another 1 weeks time it's better to take soft diet but there is no issue about seeing people ...  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

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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R u getting loose motions?? If yes, then most important treatment id hydration. Keep your self adequately hydrated with ORS solution. ...  Read More

What are the common symptoms of cancer? how to detect in early stages? i am suffering from hyper acidity from past 7 years. what taste to be done after age of 30 to prevent cancer?

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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 had A common cold symptoms till yesterday. some symptoms like Cold, Fever r Fade now. But Today Feeling Too much Fatigue and body pain. What should i do For Fast recovery from it.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Common symptoms of hiv and does normal blood test report hiv as ive had many blood tests for sugar none of them reported hiv positive

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share me some more details sir your problem and symptoms and exposure ...  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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Hello, yes wait for 1-2 weeks to start non veg. ...  Read More

My daughter is suffering from gastroenteritis as prescribed by the daughter from the past 3 days. He has suggested enterogermenia with a dosage of 1 ml twice a day. She is 2 years old and weighs 12 kg. Is the dosage appropriate?

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1 ml twice ...  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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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

During common cold of flu 1st symptoms started in throat the throat was feeling scratchy and pain in the throat then after 1or 2 days symptoms further elevated to nose and cause running nose and watery eyes and cough so i want to ask how to stop further growth of bacteria or viruses in throat itself. So Which medicine is best for the same please

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Common cold and flue usually subsides in 5 days ...  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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Please take a good antacid.. and plenty of fluids and Fibre in diet. Complete the course of antibiotic ...  Read More

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

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Gastroenteritis is infection of G I tract Collitis is inflammation of large intestine mucosa ...  Read More

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

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

My husband is showing symptoms of common cold such as runny nose, sneezing and mild cough which contains phelgm. Can I give him paracetamol or cetrizine or sinarest?

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Hi Is he having fever? If no then you can give him cetrizine.. if he is having fever then are the symptoms lasted more than 2weeks? If yes please consult nearest clinic ...  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

My brother is suffering from nose blockage and mild throat pain which points to common cold symptoms. Can you please suggest any medications for him ?

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Throat pain refers to infection in throat. U need to take treatment asap. Consult online or in private! ...  Read More

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

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

On Friday, I was throwing up and having diarrhea for 12 hours. It seemed to subside, and then last night I started having the same symptoms. They seemed to have stopped again, but I'm wondering when I should be able to go back to work (I'm a teacher) and not be contagious.

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After taking treatment ...  Read More

Does not make sense when talks. Has no common sense and some times sounds very foolish. Lacks manners.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Who doesn't make sense? Who doesn't have manners? Why are you concerned about him? Consult a psychiatrist in person for further evaluation and manageme ...  Read More

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