Your blood pressure readings between 101/71 and 106/71 mmHg are perfectly normal and healthy, even while managing diarrhea. It is excellent that you are staying hydrated with Electral (oral rehydration salts) to support your recovery. For the most accurate and consistent readings, you can use either arm, but it is best to use your non-dominant arm (usually the left) and stick to the same arm each time you measure. Ensure you are seated quietly for five minutes before taking a reading. Please continue sipping fluids, and consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or if the diarrhea persists.

Your symptoms of severe dryness, frequent urination?especially after Electral?and mild shakes could stem from an electrolyte imbalance or an endocrine issue like thyroid dysfunction or diabetes. Tryptomer (amitriptyline) is sometimes prescribed for bladder sensitivity, but it has strong anticholinergic effects, meaning it can actually cause or worsen dryness and shakes, which explains why it did not help. I gently encourage you to consult a primary care doctor or endocrinologist for blood tests, including blood sugar and kidney function, to find the root cause.

It is quite common for your stomach lining to remain sensitive or inflamed (gastritis) after a severe bout of gastroenteritis. Your ongoing weakness could also relate to lingering electrolyte imbalances or dehydration. I suggest consulting your doctor, who may recommend simple blood tests to check your electrolytes, kidney function, and blood counts, or perhaps an abdominal ultrasound to check your gallbladder and stomach. Please continue sipping your Electral, eat small, bland meals, and rest as much as possible while you recover.

It is very common to feel weak while your body is fighting an infection. The medications you are taking, including Electral (oral rehydration salts) and Zinfate (zinc), are excellent for restoring your fluids and essential nutrients. To recover your strength, please prioritize plenty of rest and continue sipping Electral. Eat small, easily digestible meals like porridge, bananas, or soups alongside your apple juice. It is also crucial to complete your full course of infection tablets. This weakness should gradually improve as your body heals. However, if you experience severe dizziness or if the weakness worsens, please contact your doctor.

Electral is an oral rehydration salt (ORS) formula designed to quickly restore essential water and electrolytes lost during dehydration, diarrhea, or sweating. It is not a treatment for high or low blood pressure. Because Electral contains sodium, which can affect blood pressure, it should be used with caution if you have high blood pressure. If your blood pressure is low specifically due to dehydration, it can help restore fluid balance, but it is not a direct remedy for blood pressure disorders. Please consult your doctor for personalized guidance regarding your blood pressure.

Having frequent, dark reddish-black bowel movements that do not respond to loperamide (Roko) requires prompt medical evaluation. This stool color can sometimes indicate irritation or bleeding in the digestive tract that needs professional care. Please stop taking the loperamide for now, but continue sipping your Electral and coconut water to stay hydrated. I strongly recommend visiting a doctor or the nearest emergency department right away so they can find the exact cause and help you recover safely.