Question

Sarah comes into the office today as an established patient. She is 24 years old with no significant health history, no major illnesses, and no surgical procedures in the past. She is exhibiting the following symptoms:

◦sweats followed by chills

◦a fever of 102

◦a terrible stomach ache

◦three episodes of diarrhea

What might Sarah’s problem be? What tests might be run? Based on what you believe she has, how should she be treated? Explain your reasoning, and if you have questions, include them in your post.

Answer 1

The patient's problem seems to be gastrointestinal (gastritis or stomach flu) as due is exhibiting symptoms like fever ,chills,stomach pain,diarrhoea

The following test can be performed

• Rapid stool  test to detect presence of rotavirus or moravirus

She should be treated with the following

• IV fluids to prevent dehydration due to diarrhoea
• Antipyretic ,tapid bath to reduce the fever.
• Antidiarrhoeal to stop loose motion
• Antacids to relieve gastric irritation
• She can resume back eating but limiting fast foods,junk foods,spicy and unhygienic foods
• Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration
• Small sips of water cannbe taken regularly..