Patient's question:
On the evening of July 19th, I had hot pot, but I didn't know what was wrong with it. By the morning of July 20th, I already had severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and dry vomiting. After going to the hospital, I also had a high fever. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Acute gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Common symptoms include nausea, dry heaving, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, fever, etc. It is usually caused by improper diet, overeating, or consuming extremely cold or unclean food. A liquid diet should be provided, with plenty of hot water to drink. In severe cases, temporary fasting may be necessary. After symptoms subside, soft food like congee can be introduced. Metoclopramide can be given during vomiting. It is essential to maintain a positive attitude when facing the illness, as this is the only way to ensure timely and appropriate treatment. Additionally, it is important to pay close attention to dietary care and monitor changes in symptoms, believing that this will surely drive away gastroenteritis.