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A 52-year-old male asked:

I've got bad body ache and diarrhea. is that food poisoning or gastric flu?

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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered

Internal Medicine 63 years experience

Gastroenteritis: Aches with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea suggest a viral gastroenteritis(intestinal flu) and usually runs its course in several days without specific treatment except rest,fluids and light diet. Food poisoning is also a possibility but fever and aches favor a diagnosis of a viral gastroenteritis. Kaopectate helps control diarrhea and Tylenol (acetaminophen) helps the aches.

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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulosanswered

Pediatrics 24 years experience

Gastroenteritis: Most likely a viral gastroenteritis. Drink lots of clear fluids

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