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Q: Constipation after intestinal infection w/ vomiting + diarrh

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 19th, 2007

I've had this problem for about a month or two now.

It all started when I was coming back from vacation. I got sick on the plane. It literally felt like bubbles were coming and popping in my stomach. I threw up at the end.

I hadn't eaten that day, and when I went to eat, I wasn't hungry at all.

So, for about a week, when I wanted to eat, I couldn't because my stomach would make this bubbling stuff. To top that, diahrreha {spelling I know}. So on the weekend, I finally told my mom what was going on. She made me eat dry food and sip gatorade.

Then about three days later, I gradually was able to eat more. But still, loose poop.

The bubbles went away, but ever since to today, I get these weird noises in my stomach. I cannot tell whether I am hungry or full anymore, and the poop is sometimes loose.
is this because my body is changing?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 29th, 2007

Stomach, Ulcers, Gastric Bypass, and Colon Disorders Answ

According to the symptoms you report of vomiting, stomach noises, and diarrhea you probably experienced a gastro-intestinal infection, or "gastroenteritis". Now that the intestinal infection is gone, you may experience constipation. It is nothing serious. Your body is not changing beyond normal expectations.

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