See a Doctor for Acute gastroenteritis in Kadikoy: Video Visit and Prescription, Day or Night
Get advice and, where suitable, a prescription for acute gastroenteritis in Kadikoy from a physician who works by video 24/7 and can also arrange tests or a home visit in selected parts of Istanbul.
Symptoms of acute gastroenteritis
- Headache, tiredness and muscle aches
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Low-grade fever
- Watery diarrhoea
Why acute gastroenteritis happens
Most infections come from something eaten or drunk: contaminated water, undercooked meat or seafood, unwashed salad or ice. You can also catch it from a sick travel companion. Heat speeds up bacterial growth, which explains why summer trips so often end with a tummy bug.
Acute gastroenteritis explained
Acute gastroenteritis is a short-lived inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually caused by a virus, bacteria or parasite. A virus, bacteria or parasite is typically responsible, and the everyday names are stomach flu, food poisoning or traveller’s diarrhoea; recovery within a few days is typical.
Kadikoy: local notes for acute gastroenteritis
Kadikoy’s market and food streets on the Asian side make food-related tummy troubles common. Late nights, alcohol and street snacks make dehydration worse. Rehydrate with sachets, skip alcohol while recovering and eat plain food first.
How acute gastroenteritis is treated
The physician asks about your meals and recent travel, checks for signs of dehydration, gives clear advice on fluids and food and, where appropriate, prescribes treatment. Your e-prescription can be picked up at a pharmacy close to you. Treatment can involve oral rehydration solutions, anti-sickness medicine and pain relief; antibiotics only for specific causes.
- Add plain foods such as rice, bananas, toast or soup as appetite returns
- Sip oral rehydration solution (sachets from any pharmacy) little and commonly
- Wash hands thoroughly to avoid passing it on
- Rest, and avoid alcohol and very fatty or spicy food while recovering
From message to medicine in Kadikoy
- Send a request or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where you are staying in Kadikoy.
- You talk to the doctor face to face on video, with no waiting room.
- You get an e-prescription on WhatsApp or by email when medicine is needed.
Life-threatening symptoms need an ambulance: dial 112 in Turkey. Online doctors cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get acute gastroenteritis treatment in Kadikoy?
Yes. Our on-call physician works around the clock, and a prescription, if needed, can be filled in Kadikoy the same day.
When should I see a doctor in person for acute gastroenteritis?
Blood or black stool, signs of dehydration (dizziness, very dark urine, little or no urine, dry mouth), severe or constant belly pain, fever above 39 °C, vomiting that stops you keeping fluids down, symptoms lasting more than a few days, or illness in babies, young children, pregnant women and older adults.
Can a doctor visit my hotel in Kadikoy?
It depends on where you are staying in Kadikoy. Send us your location on WhatsApp and we will tell you if a visit is possible.
References
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. The content here is general and cannot replace individual medical advice.