A member asked:

My bf has diarrhoea, has been vomiting, his temperature is up & down & has aching legs. what could this be & what can help treat it?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Gastroenteritis: The symptoms sound like viral gastroenteritis or possibly flu.Usually vomiting is followed with diarrhea. Sipping small amounts of clear liquids and sucking on ice chips. Supportive drinking of small quantities of fluids. If diarrhea then drinking plenty of liquids such as fruit juices, sports drinks, caffeine-free soft drinks, and broths to replace fluids and electrolytes, .Doctor if not improving.

Answered 5/5/2013

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Needs help.: This could be just a virus, but depending on the circumstancesa(like being outside the us, eating street food) this could be a serious problem. Medical attention needed!

Answered 12/25/2016

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