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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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 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 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 take time for gut to heal fully. ...  Read More

Hell all...my baby is suffering from viral fever from last four days only during night time..normally viral fever will be effected how many days...

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Hi. Usually viral fever lasts for 7 days. Generally viral fever is continuous, present throughout the day with minor fluctuations in the temperature, unless paracetamol or other medicine is being ...  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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Can you show the syrup picture? ...  Read More

Hi doctors, It has been 3 days since viral fever of 2 year old has subsided. He was treated with basic cold and cough medicine (levocit and ascoril ls and ibugesic plus as fever has crossed 102). Fever stayed for 4 days. Since last Tuesday he did not eat much solids other than 1 biscuit or 2 per day... A wafer ... No proper solid diet taken. He is

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Visit physically to nearby 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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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey. ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother.Recently I am having viral fever and I fed my baby also.can my baby contact infection from me. What can I do if my baby catches infection and have fever

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Less likely baby will b infected bcz of breast milk, just watch for fever, can give paracetamol ...  Read More

Hello my three years old baby boy has viral fever from yesterday He is 95cm Hight and weighs 13kg Kindly let me know the paracetamol and runny nose cough syrup

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Give paracetamol ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, 2 days back my baby had a cough and normal fever so we already had fever syrup but yesterday he had more than 100 °c so in an emergency we visited the doctor and the doctor has given me medicine we continue that but today he had vomited twice after having milk and when he took a sip of medicine for fever the temprature goes dow

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1. Fever in a child or adult is a response to some kind of infection in the body . Fever is not the diagnosis . It is a symptom of some problem in the body . Viral infections are the commonest cause o ...  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

My baby having viral fever .. yesterday cured from fever ..but still he told tiredness and sleeping ..when will go after viral fever Baby 4 years old

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May be it's not a viral disease. Kindly Consult Pediatrician. He may order some tests for proper diagnosis. ...  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

Hi, My son is 11months. He got viral and today is 6th day. He is still getting fever around 100 degree aftee 11 to 12 hrs. Though it is not as high as it was in first three days. He is on medications given by his pediatrician. I have heard from 3 to 5 days viral fever go away. But it is his 6th day and he is still getting fever. He has cough also.

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Viral fever can last till a week but to rule out any other infection source kindly get routine blood investigations and visit your paediatrician again. ...  Read More

My baby 5 months old suffering from VIRAL DIARRHEA as local doctor as where he is admitted had said.Firstly he was passing approx 10 watery stools which was of watery color(pure water) and very bad smell From Yesterday he started passing watery stool which is yellow in color, and water level in stool had quite decreased.Quality of stool slightly im

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You need to take direct opinion from a near by pediatrician with all your reports. Need to stop some unnecessary medications. Evaluate for other causes is required. ...  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

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

Baby has fever from yesterday Is it safe to give phenergan syrup for 4months baby. Doctor asks me to give 1.5ml. Can I give

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Kindly do not give such medicines to such a young baby. Give only paracetamol as and when required ...  Read More

My LO is 9months old. He has got viral fever 102-103 degrees. I am giving him Crocin Syrup 120mg. Is it correct medicine for a 9months old. Please suggest.

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Hello consult me online I will give you prescription.or give visit clinic near you.. ...  Read More

We had taken our baby to a clinic yesterday . Baby had high fever of 103. Doc adviced Ibuprofen for 2 days. Baby still feeling extremely weak and tired Please advise

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Keep the baby hydrated and can give paracetamol also I don’t know the weight and age of the baby ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My baby is 15 days old and we had taken her out by car for about 3 hrs. W bundled her up in warm clothes but the car window was kept rolled down. After we came back home she started running a fever. This was about 2 and a half days ago. Her fever rose and went down and again rose between 97 to 98 degrees during these 2 plus days. we v

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Viral fever in 15 days baby is unlikely. Better go for blood tests. Visit local pediatrician or go to neonatologist . ...  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

My baby who is seven months old had viral fever three days before. Since then I haven’t given him bath thinking it might increase his cold.. now fever is reduced but he still has too much of cold and he sneezes lot, can I still give him Head bath? Kindly advise

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Gve wit warm water,no harm,kep the baby clean ...  Read More

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