symptoms

[magda125]

for the last week i have been getting contractions and hot flushes followed by diarrhea, nausea and not hungry. what could that be. i'm 49 and not yet menopausol.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
You probably had a mild case of food poisoning with your system throwing out all the disagreeable stuff from your stomach. Take an OTC lactobacillus preparation and yoghurt with your meals. Drink plenty of fluids. Eat light, do not stay hungry but eat simple things like toast, porridge, cereals, crackers etc. Take ORS. Take over the counter antacid and antiemetic (this SOS for vomiting). Watch out for a day or two with this treatment. If still the symptoms persist, then you may need an antibiotic for the gut and would need to see a doctor. If after the antibiotic course too the symptoms persist, then there is a chance that you have developed either IBS or some food intolerance. In that case you would need to consult a gastroenterologist.
Please go through as advised. In all probability things will settle down. At any time you feel that symptoms are worsening (more than 8-10 loose stools in 24 hrs, vomiting, feeling faint, high fever etc) please go to the ER.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

[lmizg]

hiy ahunni,

Maybe now these are the start up syptons of you starting the menopause, sounds like it to me. x