Nausea, Vomiting
& Diarrhea Relief for when your body will not cooperate.

Same-day evaluation and treatment for acute GI symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration, so you can stop suffering and start recovering.

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When Your Stomach Takes Over GI Symptoms That
Need Real Care

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can strike suddenly and leave you completely unable to function. Whether it is a stomach bug, food poisoning, medication side effects, or a GI condition flaring up, these symptoms are not just uncomfortable. When severe or prolonged, they can lead to significant dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and a body that is struggling to recover on its own.

At Superior Health Medical and Wellness, Dr. Akers evaluates the cause of your GI symptoms, assesses your hydration status, and provides targeted treatment including prescription anti-nausea medication, anti-diarrheal treatment, and IV fluids when needed. You should not have to wait out a miserable illness alone.

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Nausea and GI symptom treatment at Superior Health Medical
Nausea, Vomiting & Diarrhea Services What We Provide

From acute gastroenteritis to food poisoning and medication-related GI symptoms, Dr. Akers provides comprehensive evaluation and effective treatment for acute digestive distress. Explore the services below.

Dr. Akers takes a thorough history of your symptoms, their onset, severity, duration, and any associated factors like recent food exposures, travel, medication changes, or sick contacts. This history combined with a physical exam helps identify the most likely cause and guides the treatment approach.
Severe nausea that prevents you from keeping any fluids down requires prescription-strength treatment. Over-the-counter options are often insufficient when nausea is intense. Dr. Akers prescribes effective anti-nausea medications that provide faster relief and allow you to begin rehydrating without continued vomiting.
For significant diarrhea, Dr. Akers prescribes appropriate anti-diarrheal medication when clinically appropriate. In cases of suspected bacterial infection, she evaluates carefully before prescribing, as anti-motility agents are not recommended for all types of infectious diarrhea and may be contraindicated in certain situations.
Prolonged vomiting and diarrhea cause rapid fluid and electrolyte loss. When you cannot keep fluids down or when dehydration is clinically evident, Dr. Akers administers IV fluids to restore your hydration status quickly. IV hydration is significantly more effective than oral rehydration when vomiting prevents adequate fluid intake.
When bacterial or parasitic infection is suspected based on your symptom pattern, travel history, or exposure history, Dr. Akers orders stool culture or other diagnostic testing to identify the causative organism. This is particularly important when diarrhea is bloody, prolonged, or accompanied by high fever.
Many medications cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea as side effects. Dr. Akers evaluates whether your GI symptoms are medication-related and can recommend dose timing adjustments, food pairing strategies, or alternative medications that are better tolerated, without disrupting the medical management you need.
Why It Matters Dehydration Is More
Serious Than It Seems
GI symptom evaluation and IV hydration at Superior Health
01 Dehydration Compounds Every Other Symptom

When you cannot keep fluids down, every hour makes recovery harder. Dehydration worsens nausea, increases dizziness and weakness, and strains the kidneys. IV fluids can turn the corner on a miserable GI illness dramatically faster than trying to force fluids orally when your body is rejecting them.

02 Not All GI Illness Is the Stomach Flu

Food poisoning, bacterial gastroenteritis, norovirus, appendicitis, and many other conditions can present with similar symptoms. Certain causes require specific treatment, while others require you to avoid certain medications. Dr. Akers distinguishes between these causes so your treatment is appropriate and safe.

03 Some Cases Need Escalated Care

Bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, high fever, signs of significant dehydration, and symptoms that do not improve within 24 to 48 hours can signal conditions that require more than outpatient treatment. Dr. Akers identifies these situations and escalates your care to the right level promptly.

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Gastroenteritis diagnosis at Superior Health Medical
Stomach Flu vs. Food Poisoning What Is Making
You Sick?

Viral gastroenteritis (the stomach flu) and food poisoning often feel similar but have important differences. Viral gastroenteritis typically develops gradually over 12 to 24 hours, spreads person to person, and often includes both vomiting and diarrhea. Recovery usually takes one to three days.

Food poisoning tends to come on faster, often within hours of eating a contaminated food. It may involve more intense vomiting, and certain bacterial causes like salmonella or E. coli can cause bloody diarrhea, high fever, and symptoms lasting several days. Travel-related diarrhea presents similarly to food poisoning and may involve specific organisms that respond to targeted antibiotics.

Dr. Akers takes a detailed history of your symptom onset, duration, possible exposures, and any associated symptoms to determine the most likely cause. This guides treatment decisions, including whether antibiotic therapy is appropriate or whether supportive care is the right approach.

Urgent GI care at Superior Health Medical and Wellness
When to Seek Immediate Care GI Symptoms That
Cannot Wait

Most GI illnesses resolve with supportive care within one to three days. However, certain symptoms should prompt same-day evaluation without waiting to see if things improve. Blood in your stool or vomit, severe abdominal pain particularly in the right lower abdomen, a high fever above 102, confusion or significant dizziness, inability to keep any fluids down for more than 12 hours, or signs of severe dehydration all warrant prompt evaluation.

Dr. Akers evaluates these presentations carefully and will escalate to the emergency room when findings suggest appendicitis, bowel obstruction, severe dehydration requiring inpatient IV therapy, or other conditions beyond outpatient management. For the majority of acute GI illness, she provides the evaluation and treatment you need to start recovering the same day.

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Frequently Asked Questions Your Questions,
Answered
Signs of mild to moderate dehydration include dry mouth, dark urine, decreased urination, dizziness when standing, fatigue, and headache. Severe dehydration signs include minimal or no urination, rapid heartbeat, sunken eyes, confusion, and extreme weakness. If you are experiencing signs of dehydration alongside nausea and vomiting, same-day evaluation and IV hydration can make a significant difference in how quickly you recover.
When nausea and vomiting are active, it is best to rest the stomach and focus on small sips of clear fluids. As symptoms improve, introduce bland foods in small amounts. Dr. Akers will give you specific guidance based on your symptoms and how well you are tolerating fluids at your visit.
Go to the ER if you cannot keep any fluids down for more than 12 hours, if you have blood in your vomit or stool, if you have severe abdominal pain, if you are confused or extremely weak, or if you are showing signs of severe dehydration. For all other GI illness presentations, Dr. Akers can provide same-day evaluation and treatment.
No. Viral gastroenteritis does not respond to antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment is reserved for confirmed bacterial infections, certain cases of traveler's diarrhea, and specific bacterial pathogens like C. difficile, campylobacter, or salmonella with severe symptoms. Dr. Akers evaluates whether antibiotic treatment is appropriate for your specific situation rather than prescribing as a default.
Viral gastroenteritis typically resolves within one to three days. Food poisoning may resolve within 24 hours but can last several days depending on the organism. If symptoms are not improving within 48 to 72 hours, or if they worsen at any point, Dr. Akers recommends re-evaluation to ensure the cause has been correctly identified and that treatment is working.