Warning Signs Of Giardiasis

Cramps And Bloating

The gas caused by the Giardia parasite makes the stomach bloated. The patient may also experience cramps, nausea, and vomiting, and, occasionally, develop a minor fever. Eating can make the cramps and bloating more severe, and some patients even have trouble keeping fluids down. In this case, the patient should suck on ice chips to prevent dehydration.

If the patient can keep liquids down, they should drink them slowly throughout the day. They should avoid milk and anything containing caffeine, but they can have flat sodas, diluted fruit juices, sports drinks, broths, and soup. After twelve hours, the patient may add bland food like boiled vegetables, rice, toast, or noodles to their diet. They may resume eating their usual diet after their stools start looking normal.

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