Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Please help-sickness question..?!?

Okay, well it started last night when I kept feeling extreme nausea and stomach pains, although I am on my period so figured it was because of this. However, before I went to sleep I had diarrhea once, then went to sleep. I was woken up after a couple of hours and have since been up all night and all morning with diarrhea. At first it was normal diarrhea but having been about 15+ times since about 12 last night it is now just yellow liquid with no substance. I have also vomited, but only once, but still feel slightly nauseous.



I had chinese takeaway friday night, no breakfast saturday, pizza and chips for lunch saturday (i wouldn't normally eat this unhealthy but was staying with a friend) and nothing since the pizza at about 3pm yesterday.



I managed to finally get a couple of hours sleep at 6am but woke up at 9am immediately having to go, and since then I have been 8 times, and its just yellow liquid which Im thinking is because there's actually no food left inside me, having not eaten in almost 20hours.



Please help! I am really hungry but scared to eat anything, and starting to feel really drained. My anus also really stings which im guessing must be to do with excreting stomach acid.



Please only give serious answers, Im not looking for sarcy answers when Im in such discomfort. Thanks.Please help-sickness question..?!?
If it is liquid diarrhea, sounds like Norwalk virus.You need to eat.Your bowel has already proven that it will run with or without food.You need energy.Eat easily digestible foods.I can never survive the BRAT diet because I find it disgusting, especially when I am sick.Either way, keep hydrated.It is very crucial.



Also, do not take a anti diarrheal medication.Your body is acting like this for a reason.



Normally, if you get diarrhea from unhealthy eating habits, it's not watery.Just normal.



It could also potentially be food poisoning from the food.Only a doctor could tell you.





Info on Norwalk virus:



The Norwalk virus is known as the nasty 24 hour bug that causes explosive and sudden watery diarrhea and projectile vomiting.Usually non life threating but can cause complications in the very young,elderly and those with compromised immune systems.



PREVENTION-Wash your hands before preparing food/eating food and most importantly, TOUCHING YOUR MOUTH/NOSE/EYES.



The ONLY way to become infected with this virus is if you ingest the contaminated fecal/vomit particles through your eyes,nose and mouth.



It is impossible to "breathe" in the virus BUT possible to become infected by breathing in aerosol "spray" droplets from someone vomiting right next to you.(the droplets settle within minuted but can still infect someone until cleaned with bleach)



Even if your whole family breaks out with this virus, you can prevent it by washing your hands for at least 15-20 seconds with warm water and soap.Remember that you are not killing the virus, you are washing it down the drain even if you use an antibacterial soap (which only kills bacteria, not viruses) hand sanitizers are also not successful in killing the virus.



If a member of your family comes down with the virus, let them know to wash their hands AFTER a bowel movement and vomiting.



To clean infected areas, clean with BLEACH.Clean bathrooms (all infected areas) with a bleach solution as soon as possible and be sure to prevent cross contamination and wash your hands afterwards.Especially children! wipe down all commonly touched objects like door knobs, faucet handles, light switches, toilet flushers etc.



People are STILL contagious even after 24 hours after their symptoms settle down so it is always important to wash your hands after the rest room (which you should do anyways!)



The key to staying Norwalk virus free is to keep sanitary.Wash your hands after using the bathroom...you could prevent other peoples misery as well as yours!!



Myths



It is ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE to get infected in any of the following ways:



1. Being “near” someone who has it, including co-workers or friends

2. Being on a plane with people who have it

3. Breathing the same air as someone who has it

4. Being in the same building as someone who has it

5. Walking past a pool of vomit on the floor, road or sidewalk

6. Through having sexual relations with an infected person

7. Through a cut in your skin

8. Through your rectum or genitalia (as in, on a toilet)

9. Kissing someone who is not yet showing symptoms (note: it may be possible to catch it from someone who has recently vomited by kissing them, as viral particles may be in their mouth from vomitus. But the virus is NOT transmitted through saliva)

10. Number 6, above, applies similarly to sharing cups or utensils with someone as well.



TIPS:Do not share any cups/plates/utensils with an infected person and be sure to wash in a bleach solution to prevent cross contamination with the rest of your family.



Good luck and stay healthy.:)
you need CIPRO... since it is an antibiotic you need a doctor's RXPlease help-sickness question..?!?
I think you answered your own question... If you don't usually eat unhealthy foods, you probably shocked your system by suddenly feeding it junk. I would suggest getting on a better schedule of sleep and eating healthy, real foods. It's probably just food poisoning, but you might want to see a doctor if it continues to feel this way or worsens after a few days. But I think you'll be alright.



PS: You should refer to your "anus" as your rectum or your bottom... Anus sounds really gross :P
I would get some rest today and call a doctor if you are not feeling better. You might have food poisoning, the flu, or it could just because of what you ate the last couple days. Get some rest, drink water or clear liquids, like gingerale to keep your self hydrated, and see a doctor if you aren't feeling betterPlease help-sickness question..?!?
your stomach could be upset from the junk food.

it also sounds like the flu. my son n i had it earlier this year.was awful.

eat somthing small. crackers, dry toast. sips of water.
it sounds as though you either have food poisoning or a virus. Either way you will be fine. even if your hungry try not to eat anything, just keep on drinking clear fluid as much as possible for e.g water or watered down apple juice to replace some glucose. Eating food, especially anything fatty will agravate your condition. If you absolutely must eat, only plain dry crackers or toast. the most important thing is the fluid.If you dont drink enough you could end up in hospital with dehydration. It will pass. This tends to last for anywhere from 24 to 48 hrs. best of luck

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