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Was I seriously ill or just mildly?

I had an attack of gastroenteritis. When I arrived at the hospital my BP was 180/70, my pulse was 120, and I was shivering so violently I could not walk. I lost feeling in my hands and feet. Is this a normal progression? They put me on a drip immediately and put a liter of Ringer's lactate and two of saline into me, along with 2mg of Kytril (Granisetron), dramamine, omeprazole and Nexium to stop gastric erosion of my oesophagus. I rapidly stabilised, but five days later I am still sick and weak and tire very easily. I've never taken this long to recover from food poisoning and it's worrying me. I have lost almost 5kg and am now borderline underweight, but food nauseates me.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Your intestines were probably damaged severely, if you ask your doctor, he/she will probably say just give it time, and avoid acidic foods and soda or carbonated beverages. It can take anywhere from another month to a half year, but you have to find a way to get those calories you need. Salty foods are probably a good choice, if you maintain exercise.

    And no doubt that it is very serious.

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