A 43-year-old member asked:
what is the healthiest fluid to rehydrate an adult following severe stomach flu-like symtoms?
4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Holly Barthanswered
General Practice 9 years experience
Gatorade: You want electrolytes. Something like gatorade or powerade is best. If a person is severely dehydrated, it is important to see a physician to get the amount of fluid and electrolytes needed.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Clear Liquids: Start with clear liquid like water, soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip often to prevent dehydration. Work up to solids with bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy & high fat foods. Rest.
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Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 40 years experience
Vegetable broth or..: Ideally you want a clear liquid that has electrolytes (sodium, potassium) and magnesium. The best is to chop green veggies, carrots, onions and potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes, then add some salt and drink just the broth. Another good option is coconut water, which is a good source of potassium and easily assimilated.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 49 years experience
Drink a lot of water: Agree with Dr. Fowler. Drink enough water of the fluid recommended by Dr. Fowler so that your urine is mostly colorless. You should drink plenty of water everyday to keep your urine watery.
Have a healthy diet, exercise, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, if you do. Wish you good health!
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A 46-year-old member asked:
How long does diarrhea and vomiting associated with gastroenteritis last?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kevin Windischanswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
It can be variable: The diarrhea can last up to 2 wks. The vomiting often lasts 2-3 days. Here is a little on vomiting for you
http://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=axhkggkon4q.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
What is the best way to loose weight with out going a diet? I'm having a very time getting this weight off of me 5'9 at 242 it all in the belly...
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. William Forsytheanswered
Emergency Medicine 27 years experience
Exercise : Adding exercise and self control by reducing portion intake and eating the right foods while counting calories is best. Increase fruit and fiber intake if not eating enough. Take a yoga course or start swimming if not already. Good, low impact exercises. If considering surgical options, know that the best procedures and surgtons usually require that one starts losing weight first.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Echocardiography in adult and kids done the same?
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Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 22 years experience
Yes generally: In general yes however sonographers are frequently trained specially for kids while nearly every sonographer knows how to perform on adults...There are technical differences....Pediatric echos are usually interpreted by pediatric cardiologists.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
When I bend over sometimes I get sharp pain in upper abdomen?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jason Bodzinanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Probably muscular: Many people have spasm in the rectus abdomenus muscles when bending over to tie shoes or put on socks. The way to avoid this is to bring the foot up to the seat and do it. Breathe deep at the same time. If he pain is more internal, see a gastroenterologist and see if you have ge reflux. The treatment is usually medical.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What do I do if I had a biliary colic and was diagnosed with gallstones?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
General Surgery 39 years experience
See a doctor: Have an examination and proper testing. If your doctor does determine that gallstones are causing you upper abdominal pain & nausea, ask for a referral to see a surgeon for possible consideration of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery.
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