Question 1

my 21/2yr old has viral gastroenteritis but mild passes loose stools one time once she eats dairy/fried/sugary foods .2 weeks on now how long normal?

Accepted Answer

Several weeks: sometimes after a viral gastroenteritis young children can be left with mild malabsorption and relative lactose intolerance. would try lactose free milk and consider a course of probiotics to improve digestion. avoid super sugary foods and  concentrate on lots of carbs such as rice and potatoes

Question 2

can food poisoning/gastroenteritis cause severe lower stomach cramps w/ bloody diarrhea without vomiting or nausea? i was treated with iv & then was fine, discharged. follow up colonscopy neg.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Absolutely. Viruses can also cause a regional gastroenteritis with only some symptoms though bloody diarrhea usually makes me think of salmonella or another invasive organism.

Question 3

best way to treat 23 month old with diarreah?we took to dr. and diagnosed stomach flu . has no fever drinking and acting normal . what to do for bad d

Accepted Answer

.: Do not give medications to stop diarrhea. It will make symptoms worse. If no fever and if feeding well and voiding urine well let it run it's course. A medication to stop loose stool will make the child very sick.

Question 4

went to er, bad lower stomach cramps, massive diarrhea. wbc 13.27 (4.00x10.80) high neutrophils low lymphs. pancreatitis? no test lipase or amylase. diangosis gastroenteritis. felt 100% 2 hours later.

Accepted Answer

Probably: It is difficult to give a full answer as I am unsure of other details regarding your case.  Did you receive any antibiotics?  A gastroenteritis can present with a high white count, stomach cramps and diarrhea.  If you feel better now than rest assured.

Question 5

vomiting (light pink) and diarrhea. period (day 1) and sick.  stomach flu or bad period cramps?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: because those symptoms might occur with either. However, if you don't normally get these sx's with menses that makes it more likely that you could have a viral gastroenteritis. Start w clear liquid like water,  slightly flattened soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip, sip, sip. Work up to solids w bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol,

Question 6

i have had a fever between 37-39.5 from wednesday to friday. today i have returned to 36.5. i have also had a diarrhoea and stomach cramps since friday. is this just a stomach flu, or should i be getting a covid test?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19 vs  GI :  Can't say if you have garden variety viral gastroenteritis or if you have GI effects of COVID -19. It would likely take testing to make that distinction.

Question 7

can you have stomach flu without cramps & vomiting? i have very gassy diarrhoea without cramps & low grade fever (highest 38.3c) & slightly queasy

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Yes you can the cramping is not a requirement for the flue. The cramping is the intestine reaction to the diarrhea and gas

Question 8

is it better to drink warm or cold gatorade when someone has viral gastroenteritis?

Accepted Answer

See below: The temperature really does not matter.

Question 9

i have viral gastroenteritis but when i drink soda it wont stay down?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: Soda is a carbonated drink and drinking it  when your stomach is not feeling well will cause you to vomit. That's because soda produces more gas in the stomach. Drain the soda in a cup and stir it to release the fizz before you drink it - then it might help prevent nausea and vomiting and prevent dehydration.

Question 10

i have a stomach flu, possibly gastroenteritis (vomit, cramps, diarrhea, nausea)  - is it safe to go without food for the first 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Drink liquids: It is safe to go without food for first 24 hours if you can't tolerate it -- but be sure to drink plenty of water, ginger ale or other non-alcoholic fluids.  Some meat or vegetable broth might be good too.

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My 21/2yr old has viral gastroenteritis but mild passes loose stools one time once she eats dairy/fried/sugary foods .2 weeks on now how long normal?

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Can food poisoning/gastroenteritis cause severe lower stomach cramps w/ bloody diarrhea without vomiting or nausea? i was treated with iv & then was fine, discharged. follow up colonscopy neg.

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Best way to treat 23 month old with diarreah?we took to dr. and diagnosed stomach flu . has no fever drinking and acting normal . what to do for bad d

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Went to er, bad lower stomach cramps, massive diarrhea. wbc 13.27 (4.00x10.80) high neutrophils low lymphs. pancreatitis? no test lipase or amylase. diangosis gastroenteritis. felt 100% 2 hours later.

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Vomiting (light pink) and diarrhea. period (day 1) and sick. stomach flu or bad period cramps?

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I have had a fever between 37-39.5 from wednesday to friday. today i have returned to 36.5. i have also had a diarrhoea and stomach cramps since friday. is this just a stomach flu, or should i be getting a covid test?

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Can you have stomach flu without cramps & vomiting? i have very gassy diarrhoea without cramps & low grade fever (highest 38.3c) & slightly queasy

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Is it better to drink warm or cold gatorade when someone has viral gastroenteritis?

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I have viral gastroenteritis but when i drink soda it wont stay down?

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I have a stomach flu, possibly gastroenteritis (vomit, cramps, diarrhea, nausea) - is it safe to go without food for the first 24 hours?

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