Urgent: Emergency Care for American Expat

apuri02 · Post by **apuri02** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:00 pm

Hello,

We are American expats living in the region, visiting Phnom Penh for a couple of days, and my wife has come down with debilitating stomach pain and cramps following a bout of diarrhea. She has been trying to sleep it off for the past few hours but to no avail. We are in the vicinity of the Aruneas Hotel, can someone recommend a hospital/clinic/doctor for diagnosis and intervention (if necessary) that would not be trying to exploit the situation?

timmydownawell · Post by **timmydownawell** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:09 pm

Raffles Medical Centre is right near you on St 51, but it will cost.

YouTube · Post by **General Mackevili** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:10 pm

Blood in stool or vomiting?

I would just head straight to Calmette Hospital (budget) or Royal Phnom Penh Hospital if you think it's serious.

Seems those symptoms could be almost anything at this stage, but based on those 2 things alone are most likely from contaminated food or water, according to this:

Bacterial or viral infection caused by contaminated food or water is the usual cause. Frequent, constant, or severe abdominal pain and diarrhea may indicate a disease or a more serious medical issue. Common causes of abdominal pain and diarrhea include: viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)

Indigestion, the stomach flu, and food poisoning are common causes of acute diarrhea and abdominal pain. In these cases, symptoms last for less than four days and often resolve without medical treatment.

Bacterial infections, viral infections, and certain parasites also cause these symptoms.

http://www.healthline.com/health/abdomi ... d-diarrhea

taabarang · Post by **taabarang** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:22 pm

I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. Modich, who is foreign trained and speaks excellent English. He has been posted about on this forum before.

Two caveats however:
1. He will mot be available until.8am, tomorrow
2. He is a GP.

Otherwise he meets your other criteria. For more info go to. https://cambodiaexpatsonline.com/topic8772.html

Kuroneko · Post by **Kuroneko** » Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:30 pm

apuri02 wrote:Hello,

We are American expats living in the region, visiting Phnom Penh for a couple of days, and my wife has come down with debilitating stomach pain and cramps following a bout of diarrhea. She has been trying to sleep it off for the past few hours but to no avail. We are in the vicinity of the Aruneas Hotel, can someone recommend a hospital/clinic/doctor for diagnosis and intervention (if necessary) that would not be trying to exploit the situation?

Central Hospital (82A, STREET 154, PHNOM PENH,) is ok , consultations are $20.Not too far from you.http://central-hospital.com/ Not sure who is on duty after 7 though.

Dr. Gavin Scott runs the Tropical & Travellers Medical Clinic which is good. Consultations $60 but not sure about outcalls. On 108 street close to 51. Check site here:http://www.travellersmedicalclinic.com/ourservices.html

Anchor Moy · Post by **Anchor Moy** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 7:37 pm

apuri02 wrote:Hello,

We are American expats living in the region, visiting Phnom Penh for a couple of days, and my wife has come down with debilitating stomach pain and cramps following a bout of diarrhea. She has been trying to sleep it off for the past few hours but to no avail. We are in the vicinity of the Aruneas Hotel, can someone recommend a hospital/clinic/doctor for diagnosis and intervention (if necessary) that would not be trying to exploit the situation?

Hello OP,
I hope this was just a case of "turista tummy" and that your wife is on the mend. If you went to a doctor or hospital, it would be useful to hear how that worked out.
On my first visit to Cambodia, I got really sick for about 4-5 days and couldn't stray far from a toilet. These things happen. I can recommend Spasfon which acts on the stomach cramps and lets the diarrhea evacuate the bad stuff - and drink lots of water.

If you found a good medical service for your problem, please pass it on.
AM

CJM555 · Post by **CJM555** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:06 pm

Severe food poisoning can be the shits. Not sure if I would register an account on a forum to spread the diarrhoea news.

Lex · Post by **Lex** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:15 pm

My first time in Cambodia I got diarrhea but some antibiotics cured it within a day or two.

On my second visit I got extremely ill. Could not hold anything down and had a constant need for toilet. Took some antibiotics and they had little to no impact.

I was out for 7 - 10 days. Eventually went to a clinic and they gave me a injection to stop me up, and what I guess were some additional antibiotics.

It may be one of those things you just have to ride out. Make sure you get some Royal D drink powder from a convenience store, to replace electrolytes.

Luigi · Post by **Luigi** » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:49 pm

http://www.travelan.com.au/

epidemiks · Post by **epidemiks** » Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:56 am

Ercefuryl 200mg. Available at any pharmacy. Has helped greatly in the past with stomach problems, thankfully a rare thing. If symptoms aren't greatly reduced within 8-12 hours, I'd be seeking medical advice.

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