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Can food poisoning cause vomiting and loose motions for three days?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have been vomiting any food I have eaten for the last three days. I have loose motions too. Yesterday I did not vomit, but I have severe loose motions. I ate spicy rice three days ago; I do not know if that might have created the problem. Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain A. P

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shinas Hussain. A. P is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with eight years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in the year 2015. He is an expert at managing common complaints, recognizing important diseases, uncovering hidden conditions, and managing most acute and chronic illnesses. He emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. He is currently practicing at a Community Health Center in Koduvally, Kerala.

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Hi,

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I read your query and understand your concern. All the symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of gastroenteritis or food poisoning. I suggest you do the following as a first line of management. Start a short course of antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin for five to seven days. Antiemetics like Domperidone can be tried to control vomiting, take a digestant like the Carminative mixture to soothe your bowel. Take plenty of water, choose a soft diet, and anti motion drugs like Loperamide can be taken in severe conditions. If symptoms persist despite all these consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. You might need a stool examination and ultrasound to establish a diagnosis. Consult with a doctor and take the medicine with their consent. Thank you for consulting me. You can always come back and reach me at icliniq.com. Thank you.

The Probable causes

The probable cause is food poisoning.

Investigations to be done

Investigations required are stool routine examinations.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis is gastroenteritis.

Treatment plan

The treatment plan should be Conservative.

Preventive measures

The prevention follow good personal hygiene.
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 17, 2023
Reviewed At May 8, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shinas Hussain. A. P is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with eight years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in the year 2015. He is an expert at managing common complaints, recognizing important diseases, uncovering hidden conditions, and managing most acute and chronic illnesses. He emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. He is currently practicing at a Community Health Center in Koduvally, Kerala.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shinas Hussain. A. P is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician with eight years of clinical experience. He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in the year 2015. He is an expert at managing common complaints, recognizing important diseases, uncovering hidden conditions, and managing most acute and chronic illnesses. He emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention. He is currently practicing at a Community Health Center in Koduvally, Kerala.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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