[30M] Experiencing severe abdominal pain, cough, and fever

What might be happening

Based on the information you've provided, possible diagnoses include:

• Influenza (Flu): This viral infection can cause fever, chills, body aches, cough, and gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting. It can also make you feel very tired and weak.

  • Treatment usually involves rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medication to manage symptoms. Antiviral medication may be prescribed by a doctor if the flu is diagnosed within the first 48 hours of symptom onset.

• Pneumonia: This is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. It can cause a cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing.

  • Treatment typically involves antibiotics, rest, and hydration.

• Gastroenteritis: This is an inflammation of the lining of the intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Viral gastroenteritis is particularly common and can lead to vomiting and severe abdominal pain.

  • Treatment usually involves rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medication to manage symptoms.

• Acute Bronchitis: This is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs. It can cause coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness.

  • Treatment typically involves rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medication to manage symptoms.

Given your history of endocarditis and atrial fibrillation, it's also possible that your heart condition could be contributing to your symptoms, especially the difficulty breathing and lack of energy.

What you can do

You should seek immediate medical attention. It's important to get a proper diagnosis and treatment, especially given your history of heart conditions and the severity of your symptoms.

In the meantime, try to rest and stay hydrated. Over-the-counter medication like Advil and Tylenol can help manage your fever and body aches, but they won't treat the underlying cause of your symptoms.

What you should look out for

Reasons to seek immediate medical attention:

• If your difficulty breathing worsens or you experience chest pain
• If your abdominal pain becomes unbearable
• If your fever continues to rise or doesn't improve with medication
• If you can't keep down fluids due to vomiting

Please note that this advice is based on the information you've provided and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.