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gastrointestinal infection treatment - #21492

Krishna

I am dealing with this really frustrating issue and I hope someone can help. Two weeks ago, I came back from a family trip, and all of a sudden, I started having these severe stomach cramps along with really bad diarrhea. I didn’t think much of it at first, thought maybe it was something I ate since we tried a lot of new foods. But then my partner went through the same thing just a few days later. We both ended up feeling like we were hit by a bus! I went to my doctor, and they mentioned it could be some kinda gastrointestinal infection, but honestly, I don’t even know how I got it. They did some blood tests and a stool sample, which was kind of gross, but said it might take time to get the results back. In the meantime, I’ve been trying to figure out what’s the best gastrointestinal infection treatment out there. I hear about probiotics and antibiotics, and honestly, I’m so confused! I’m drinking lots of water and trying bland foods, but is there more I should be doing? I ups the hydration level but still feel kind of awful most of the time. I really want to avoid this turning into something worse. Anyone out there who had a similar experience and found effective gastrointestinal infection treatment? What helped you get back on your feet? Any input would be super appreciated!

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