Patient's question:
Yesterday, after going out for a celebratory drink and coming back, I experienced diarrhea and vomiting. The hospital diagnosed me with acute gastroenteritis. I'd like to ask if it's better to recover faster by taking medication or getting an intravenous drip for acute gastroenteritis.Doctor's answer:
Hello, dry heaving and nausea/vomiting caused by acute gastroenteritis can be treated much faster with intravenous fluids. In cases where defecation is not possible, it is necessary to replenish fluids to prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. At the same time, antibiotics should be used for anti-inflammatory treatment. If your dry heaving and nausea/vomiting are not very severe, it will not lead to dehydration, and oral medications can be taken for symptomatic treatment.