A member asked:

I have diarrhea and nausea. the only thing that helps the stomach pain is counter pressure. could this be stomach flu or something more?

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Counter pressure?: Not really! OTC Imodium (loperamide) for diarrrhea and folloe a clear fluid diet for 48 hours as follows: NO SOLID FOODS FOR 48 HOURS Force fluids: 8-10 glasses/day: Electrolyte rich fluids- Gatorade, Powerade, Vitamin Water Protein rich fluids: broth bullion, consume. AVOID ALL CITRUS JUICES: orange, grapefruit, pineapple, cranberry etc.

Answered 1/16/2015

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