Question 1

why did i get gastro twice?

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Gastroenteritis??: there are tons of bugs, bacterial and viral that can cause gastroenteritis. or, depending on time course, you never cleared it to begin with or had a suprainfection.  or you were treated with antibiotics the first time around and your symptoms were really a treatment side effect.  so myriad of possibilities... need more info if you want a good answer.

Question 2

what is the causes of gastro?

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Most are virus: Most causes are rotovirus and norwalk virus. They are limited and usually resolve on its own without the use of antibiotics. Oral rehydration is the best way to keep up with fluid losses.

Question 3

what are gastro-resistant tablets?

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Pills that: do not dissolve in the stomach (for the most part) so that the medication can be absorbed in the intestines.

Question 4

what can i eat when i have gastro?

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Bland diet: Stay on a bland diet, nothing greasy or fried. Stay away from milk and juice but drink electrolyte providing liquids. Your diarrhea should clear up in 5-7 days.

Question 5

dear gastro, what is rifoximin for?

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Several uses: It is most commonly used to treat those who have significant liver disease and complicating hepatic encephalopathy - a form of metabolic confusion.  But it also used to treat traveler's diarrhea(not as common) and concerns over bacterial overgrowth in the intestinal tract and irritable bowel syndrome.  Hope this helps.

Question 6

wat are the symptoms of gastro realy?

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See below: Gastroenteritis normally presents with vomiting and diarrhea. Or either alone. You usually have some abdominal discomfort, and may have a fever.

Question 7

yakult for gastro, can it actually help?

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Is a probiotic dairy: Probiotics put good organisms into your gut. Yakult is a branded dairy drink that contains lactobacillus ; is available over-the-counter. It needs to be taken daily to maintain the probiotic organism population. Benefits include: less gas, regulated bowels, prevent infections, improve digestion, decrease inflammation. Alternative probiotics don't require refrigeration ; offer different organisms.

Question 8

what medicine i need to take for gastro ?

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Depends on severity: Normal healthy people can get stomach flu or food poisoning symptoms occasionally. One will usually vomit until her stomach is empty, which is why it is important NOT eat or drink anything for a few hours afterwards. Then a usual treatment is small amounts of Pedialyte or broth, maybe 1 ounce every half hour while awake. If worrisome symptoms, very young, very old, or very frail, doctor can check.

Question 9

can you get the same bout of gastro twice?

Accepted Answer

Depends on how you .: Define "same". Many organisms, both viral and bacterial, have different strains that do not cross protect against one another.

Question 10

what food should i eat after getting over gastro?

Accepted Answer

What you want: You should be able to eat whatever you want. Common sense would suggest avoiding really spicy foods for a few more days. Raw foods may be a bit harsh for now so steam or stir fry. Berries will be helpful as well.

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