People blame an upset stomach on their
last meal, but mostly these are viral infections. Although miserable, they
rarely last long. Doctors enjoy short-lived illnesses because we get the credit
when they go away.
The guest hadn’t vomited for several
hours and was already feeling better. As I was congratulating myself on an easy
visit, I heard the unmistakable sound of retching from the bathroom. This was
her husband, the woman explained, adding that her mother and two year-old were
also ill.
When the husband appeared, I took
care of him. Unlike his wife, he welcomed an injection in addition to
antivomiting pills which I also gave the mother as well as medication for her
cramps and diarrhea. The child had diarrhea and little interest in eating but
did not look ill. I limited myself to dietary advice and left my phone number.
When I phoned the following day, the
husband informed me that the family was fine although everyone had been
vomiting all night.
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