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I am experiencing full-body pain and cold. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am not feeling good from few days. I do not want to eat anything. If I do, I feel like vomiting. If I do some push-ups, I get pain in my whole body. When I go up the stairs or run, I cannot breathe properly. Sometimes even when sitting, I start taking fast breaths. I have a cold from... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are still going through gastroenteritis due to virus explaining you not eating and vomiting sensation. Pregnancy should be ruled out by a simple home testing. Take probiotics to stabilize intestinal flora. Get plenty of fluids and rest... Read Full »
Why do I have a fever, vomiting, and severe stomach ache?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been suffering from a fever with chills, frequent episodes of vomiting, and severe stomach pain. I have a persistent and severe headache. What to do?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. These symptoms suggest that you may be experiencing a health issue that requires immediate attention. It is crucial to seek medical help as soon as possible, as these symptoms could indicate various conditions, such as food poisoning, gas... Read Full »
My husband has loose motions and lower abdomen pain. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My husband is 28 years old. He had diarrhea before three days. He had vomited once and loose motions for about 7 to 8 times. Then, it stopped after taking Enterogermina thrice and he also had Electral. Then, the next day, he had outside food, but bland and non-spicy. He again has loose mo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the information provided. Based on the data posted, it appears that the patient is dehydrated. I would recommend providing plenty of liquids such as water with ORS (oral rehydration salts), fruit juices, and coconut water to maintain hydration. H... Read Full »
My daughter vomits without fever. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter, who is turning eight next week, has had a few bouts of vomiting in the recent weeks. A few weeks ago, it was accompanied by fever, and it was over within 48 hours. Now, before two days she threw up again without fever. We put her on a bland diet for 24 hours and yesterday she... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Vomiting in a seven year old child can be due to a stomach infection, acute gastroenteritis, and acidity. In my opinion, I suggest her antiemetic syrup like syrup Emeset 1 teaspoon (Ondansetron) in an empty stomach three times a day f... Read Full »
I am anxious about a norovirus outbreak. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have heard about a norovirus outbreak in our state, and it is making me anxious. People are ending up in the hospital with viral gastroenteritis, and I am worried that this is some new kind of bug we should be concerned about. I am a mom with two young boys, aged four and six, who at... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Norovirus is indeed a concern, especially with young children in childcare settings. Besides stomach upset and diarrhea, symptoms may include vomiting, nausea, fever, and abdominal pain. Good hand hygiene, proper fo... Read Full »
My daughter has a loss of appetite after a fever. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My 13 year old daughter has been suffering from vomitings and loose motions since two days. She had a fever of about 101.3 the day before yesterday. Our doctor advised her to take Oflox OZ and Sporolac DS. She has had five doses of Oflox OZ till now. The fever has gone and the number o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like she had a bad gastroenteritis. She is recovering. Continue both these medicines for at least five days. Can add tablet Pantocid 40 mg (Pantoprazole) daily once for five days. Emeset (Ondansetron) can be taken as needed for nausea. Consult her specialis... Read Full »
What can I give to my 2.5-year-old for a stomach ache?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 2.5 years old. For a week, he is complaining of stomach pain. After farting he is fine. Our family doctor recommended one antibiotic for five days and a medicine to avoid vomiting. He had small vomits twice, but later it was fine. Now, after completing the course of medicine he ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. Complain of abdomen pain with vomiting suggests that your child probably has acute gastroenteritis or food poisoning. Since, antibiotic is already given and now there are no loose stools or vomiting, there is no need to give antibiotic a... Read Full »
I have nausea, stomachache, gas and diarrhea. Is it stomach flu?
Query: Hello doctor, I got back from a trip yesterday, and have since had stomachache problems. I have had nausea, a stomachache (which sometimes feels like heartburn in my lower stomach), gas pains (that do not go away permanently), and a pretty severe loss of appetite (although I have gotten hungry and e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you are describing are mostly suggestive of bacterial gastroenteritis (commonly called food poisoning), which is the bacterial infection of the intestine. Stool analysis and culture are required to confirm the diagnosis. Management is with antibiotics (... Read Full »
Can stomach pain, vomiting, and passing gas be a sign of pregnancy or acidity?
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with gastroenteritis last year. I have an active sex life and use ECP (emergency contraception pills). Recently, my partner and I tried to use a condom when my calendar indicated that I had a medium chance of getting pregnant. We used a condom, and I took an emergency cont... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am happy to provide expert opinions to you and your family's healthcare needs. I understand your concern. No, this is not a sign of pregnancy. This pain and acidity can be due to gastroenteritis only. So, do not worry about pregnancy. You used both methods of cont... Read Full »
Is vomiting along with frequent sour smelling diarrhea a matter of concern in a 11-month-old kid?
Query: Hello doctor, My 11-month-old daughter has been sick for about a week. She was throwing up all day and vomiting and there was blood mixed with it at one pint. We were giving medicine to stop the vomiting. Her diarrhea has continued since Sunday night. It is progressed to the point that she is passi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Before I answer your query I would like to ask you some questions. Until when did your daughter have exclusively breast milk? When did you start other food along with breast milk? Did she have similar episodes in the past? Did she receive all her vaccines regularly?... Read Full »