He alth problems can overtake each of us at any time of the year. Depending on the totality of the symptoms, the malaise may pass without a trace. But in some cases, high fever, nausea and weakness indicate serious pathologies. Which doctor to contact and how to act if you feel unwell is described in this article.
List of the most common causes
Fever, which is accompanied by indigestion, severe weakness, decreased performance, nausea - this is a symptom of many diseases. In medicine, there is such a thing as an "acute abdomen" - it needs the fastest possible diagnosis and treatment, since in some cases it can lead to death. In order to find out the exact causes of weakness and pain in the abdomen, which is accompanied by indigestion, you should undergo a diagnosis and examination. At home, the cause can be established only by a set of descriptionssymptoms are impossible.
The patient should be alerted by the mere fact that his stomach hurts. Temperature, nausea, weakness, headache are additional symptoms. They can occur with varying intensity and degree of manifestation. Such a patient's well-being may indicate the following he alth problems:
- Rotavirus or intestinal infection;
- Diseases of the liver and gallbladder;
- Intestinal pathologies (colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, gastroenterocolitis);
- Diseases of the stomach as a cause of fever, nausea, weakness;
- Alcohol poisoning in adults;
- Food poisoning in children and adults;
- Chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic necrosis.
Rotavirus or intestinal infection: symptoms and treatment
The symptoms of rotavirus are very similar to the clinical picture of an intestinal infection. But there are significant differences: it is important to correctly determine the diagnosis in order to prescribe the right treatment.
The term "rotavirus" is associated with the fact that the vibrio of the microorganism that causes the disease resembles a wheel, and comes from the Latin word "rota", which means "wheel" in translation. As with any virus, it contains an RNA molecule. This microorganism is distinguished by a rather high vitality: a number of special preparations are used for its treatment.
Depending on the clinical picture, the age of the patient and his individual he alth characteristics, the dosage should be prescribed. In somecases, a subsequent course of immunomodulatory drugs is appropriate to prevent recurrence of the disease.
Most often, rotaurus enters the body along with insufficiently processed food. It is very tenacious, and in some cases even washing fruits and vegetables with a chlorine solution does not kill the pathogen. children often become infected in the garden or school through furniture, shared toys, stationery.
Symptoms of acute rotavirus:
- Pain in the epigastric region.
- Diarrhea.
- Fever, nausea.
- Weakness.
Which doctor should I contact if I suspect rotavirus? To a therapist or pediatrician: he will prescribe all the necessary examinations and prescribe an antiviral drug, if necessary, an antibiotic.
Symptoms of intestinal infection:
- diarrhea;
- pain in the epigastric region;
- fever, chills;
- temperature could rise to 39 degrees.
With rotavirus, as a rule, the temperature does not rise to such high values. The drug should be selected after determining the type of pathogen. Different pharmaceutical substances are active against different microorganisms.
Diseases of the liver and gallbladder
In some cases, manifestations of pathologies of the liver and gallbladder can be easily confused with food poisoning in an adult. Symptoms and treatment will depend on the individual and the person's overall he alth.
Clinical picture of cholecystitis:
- nausea, especially after eating fatty, spicy foods and drinking alcoholic beverages;
- subfebrile temperature - about 37 degrees (in the acute stage of the disease);
- aching pain in the right hypochondrium;
- indigestion - may experience both diarrhea and constipation;
- bitter taste in the mouth in the morning.
Symptoms of chronic liver pathology (it can be fibrosis, toxic hepatitis, the initial stages of cirrhosis):
- fever, nausea, weakness;
- chill;
- skin may become slightly yellowish;
- heaviness in the right hypochondrium after eating fatty foods;
- nausea and vomiting after drinking alcohol or fatty foods;
- feces become lighter;
- indigestion on a permanent basis.
For an accurate diagnosis of the disease, you should undergo an ultrasound scan of the abdominal organs, take a biochemical blood test. In order to improve the condition of the liver and gallbladder, you should drink a course of hepatoprotectors and choleretic drugs. These are Ursosan, Hofitol, Heptral, Essentiale and similar drugs.
Depending on the complexity of the pathology, the duration of the course of treatment and the required dosage are set. In some cases, therapy is required throughout the rest of life, sometimes a few months of intensive care and proper nutrition are enough for liver cellsregenerated.
Intestinal pathologies: a list of the most common diseases
Intestinal problems can also cause fever, nausea, weakness, and indigestion. Here is a list of the most common diseases:
- Colitis is a violation of the functioning of the intestine due to infections, poisoning, dysbacteriosis, parasitic invasion, excess bakery products in the diet. It is characterized by aching or acute (depending on the stage of the disease) pain in the abdomen, indigestion. Intestinal colitis can be acute or chronic. In the first case, the pain can be very severe - you will need to call an ambulance, in some cases, colitis can provoke the appearance of more serious pathologies.
- Irritable bowel syndrome is a serious pathology in which the functioning of the intestines is disturbed. The patient experiences pain and problems with emptying, weakness, nausea. Low temperature is typical for the initial stages of the disease. In some cases, pathology can provoke intestinal obstruction, resulting in the need for surgery.
- Enterocolitis is an inflammatory process in the intestines, which is accompanied by indigestion, bloating, fever. It differs from other diseases in characteristic pain when pressing on special points of the abdomen. An experienced gastroenterologist can easily diagnose enterocolitis and prescribe the drugs necessary for therapy.
Poisoningalcoholic beverages in adults
This is a very common cause of fever, nausea, weakness, headache, vomiting. Ethanol poisoning is characterized by a very bright clinical picture. Doctors unmistakably recognize such patients not only by the smell of fumes, but also by complaints.
- Acute intoxication of the whole organism as a whole makes the patient unable to work: he moves with difficulty, speaks, there is perspiration on his forehead, the skin is prone to hyperemia due to surges in blood pressure.
- With alcohol intoxication, a characteristic puffiness of the face appears, which is provoked by increased swelling.
- The temperature rises to moderate values or even remains normal. However, the patient is feverish: he thinks he has a fever, even if he actually does not.
- There are problems not only with the physical condition, but also with the nervous system. It is no secret that any alcoholic beverages cause paralysis of neurons and their multiple death. As a result, a person becomes inadequate, unmotivated aggression, phobias, anxiety, depressive moods, suicidal tendencies appear.
The best therapy for acute alcohol intoxication is gastric lavage. then you should drink a course of hepatoprotectors to restore liver cells. A sparing diet should be followed to facilitate the work of the pancreas and stomach. But the most important rule, how to get rid of the manifestations of intoxication with alcoholic beverages, is not to abuse them. In this case, you do not have to treat a hangoversyndrome.
Chronic alcoholics are diagnosed with many diseases that eventually become the cause of death. Weakness in the body, temperature, indigestion, heaviness in the right hypochondrium - all these are symptoms of the presence of chronic diseases, which can largely be provoked by the frequent abuse of alcoholic beverages.
Food poisoning in children and adults
Depending on the degree of poisoning, the age and he alth of the patient, the clinical picture and treatment will depend. Symptoms of food poisoning in an adult:
- weakness, possible fainting;
- fever, chills;
- high temperature;
- nausea, vomiting;
- indigestion - food may simply not be digested and ferment in the stomach cavity;
- some cases show symptoms of dysentery.
In case of serious poisoning, the patient needs gastric lavage. At home, you can perform an analogue of this procedure: drink about three liters of clean water. You can add "Regidron" - this drug will restore the water-s alt balance, the violation of which is inevitable in case of poisoning of any etiology. As a result, the patient will vomit - this will help get rid of the remnants of undigested food. Part of the spoiled food, of course, will be digested - therefore, he alth problems will haunt the patient for another 24-48 hours. After this time, the symptoms should be completely gone.
Chronic pancreatitis: symptoms and treatment methods
Seldom does anyone think about the role of the pancreas in the body. This organ quickly becomes inflamed with malnutrition, regular alcohol abuse. Inflammation of the pancreas is called pancreatitis. This is a serious he alth problem. If the patient does not completely change his diet, does not give up alcoholic beverages, a complication in the form of pancreatic necrosis is possible. This diagnosis is incurable and sooner or later leads to death.
If the patient suffers from frequent nausea, fever, diarrhea, weakness, headache, the diagnosis is most likely pancreatitis. An important point - this disease in 95% of cases is accompanied by paroxysmal pain in the solar plexus or slightly to the left. This is where the pancreas is located. the main method of therapy is to adhere to therapeutic nutrition and take enzymes in tablet form ("Festal", "Pancreatin").
Which doctor to see for fever, nausea and weakness
This question is most often of interest to young parents of babies. If adults most often endure he alth problems, then the malaise of young children is difficult to endure calmly.
For adults and children, there are three ways:
- Contact the state budgetary clinic, sign up for an insurance medical policy with a local therapist or pediatrician. They will issue directions for a biochemical blood test and a general urine test. Basedthe results of these studies, the clinical picture of the cause of the patient's weakness will become clearer. In order to accurately diagnose, additional studies may be needed: ultrasound, MRI, histological examination, FGDS. Everything for the patient will be free: the insurance company, whose seal is on the policy, will cover all costs. This is the principle of compulsory he alth insurance in our country. After an accurate diagnosis is established, the doctor will prescribe the necessary drugs and their dosage.
- Contact a private diagnostic center. In this case, you won’t have to stand in tedious queues, you won’t have to take coupons and wait for months in line for an MRI. But you have to pay money for the services of doctors and laboratory assistants. The average cost of an examination of the gastrointestinal tract in Moscow private diagnostic centers is about twenty thousand rubles. In some cases, additional studies are also required, for which you will have to pay extra.
- If the temperature is above 39 degrees and the pain is too intense, you should call an ambulance. This is a necessary measure, which in some cases can save the life of a child or an adult. Why is high temperature dangerous? It indicates the development of an infectious process in the tissues of an organ. In some cases, an increase in temperature warns of an intestinal infection, the course of which can be dangerous to he alth.
When it's time to call an ambulance
How to understand where is the line after which you should use the serviceemergency medical care? Here are a number of symptoms that indicate a threat to life:
- blood comes from the mouth or an admixture in the feces - indicates the possibility of internal bleeding;
- sharp, paroxysmal unbearable pain can be a harbinger of inflammation of the appendix - appendicitis;
- loss of consciousness, fever, fainting - also a very dangerous symptom;
- an increase in the volume of the abdomen that accompanies weakness and nausea is ascites, which is often a harbinger of death from liver disease.
Prevention of poisoning and diseases of the digestive tract
To prevent the development of life-threatening conditions in children and adults, simple rules should be followed:
- carefully wash dishes and cutlery from which meals are taken;
- carefully wash vegetables and fruits to be eaten (it is best to use special detergents);
- do not eat food that has expired, rotten vegetables and fruits, do not drink fermented juices;
- do not try to endure the pain in the abdomen and deal with indigestion on your own - it is better to consult a doctor and, after an accurate diagnosis, conduct a specialized treatment aimed at eliminating the causes of the ailment, and not the consequences.
