Stomach Flu Symptoms
Get to Know the Fast Relief from Stomach Flu
Stomach virus or Gastroenteritis is otherwise known as stomach flu. Diarrhea is the major symptom of stomach upset. The other stomach flu symptoms such as vomiting and feeling comfortable when stuck in toilet for long hours make a person get upset. Everything happens due to viral infection.
Causes of Diarrhea
Rotovirus plays a leading role in diarrhea. The children under the age of 5 are getting affected by this virus and suffer for 5-7 days. This is usually accompanied by fever and pain in the stomach. Adults can escape within 1-2 days from this type of virus.
Calicivirus is also a culprit in the stomach and affects all age group of people. The virus causes vomiting, body ache and tiredness along with diarrhea.
Children under the age of two suffer from stomach flu due to Adenovirus. Diarrhea and vomiting accompanied with body pain are the symptoms of this disease.
Astrovirus affects all age group especially those with reduced body immunity. It breeds well in winter and the symptoms are visible only after three days.
Prevention is better than Cure
The virus is contagious by nature. It is better to avoid sharing drinks, food and utensils with the person who is affected by stomach flu. Vegetables and fruits grown in infected area and contaminated water can also easily pass the virus to the others. Virus exists everywhere, but we should be careful and should follow clean habits. Few do not getting affected by the virus, but they can pass the virus to others. It is due to the body metabolism and resistance level of such individuals. Some do get affected and this is common at nursing homes, classrooms and day care centers. So, in such scenarios it is important that you take medications properly and be under complete bed rest to have a speedy recovery.
Treatment for Stomach Flu Symptoms
Dehydration is the most common of all stomach flu symptoms. It is very essential to keep the balance of fluid level by providing the patient mild juices, sufficient water and electrolyte drinks often. Avoid consuming dairy products, deep fry snacks, and caffeine, for this can aggravate the ailment. Drinking alcohol should be postponed. It is advisable not to take such things till the stomach completely gets rid of the trouble. In order to get rid of the virus, we have to follow few clean habits such as washing the hands thoroughly before meals, after visiting the toilet and changing diapers for kids at home. Vegetables and fruits growing in infected areas and contaminated water also spread the disease to the users. Good drainage system and proper sanitary methods can eliminate the arrival of this virus.
Get to know these intricacies and stay away from the virus to keep your body healthy for long.
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how to differentiate food poisoning from stomach flu symptoms?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Differentiating both is tough and challenging. But, a discussion with your doctor can help. Uncontrollable dehydration, fever, fatigue and aches are associated with both.
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health insurance Reply:
March 29th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
yes you will feel a big difference with a food poisoning kind of like your are dying. With the stomach flu it will be a much milder aching.
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lisa Reply:
May 5th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I wouldn’t agree that the affect will always be milder, my whole house went down with stomach flu my youngest daughter hopitalised I have had food poisoning and feel the pain of this bug was just as bad lasting for 7 days its the pits
Carl Simonet Reply:
May 21st, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Dehydra, head ack, going on three week off and on, stomach very noisy, Its messing up my hole life, I think I have a stomank virus and flu. The virus has been for months, I have had this problem for over a year. I have lost everything and now I feel like my health, too. Is there no end.
Internet Hosting Reply:
July 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 pm
The virus has been for months, I have had this problem for over a year. I have lost everything and now I feel like my health, too. Is there no end.
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Ramson Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 8:56 am
If your symptoms have laated more than a week, you should SEE A DOCTOR. Something is VERY wrong if this has been going on for months and ‘messing up your whole life.’ GO TO THE DOCTOR. REPEAT: GO TO THE DOCTOR!!! Sounds like this is NOT simply the flu. You might have a parasite or something worse. I worked in hospitals, my mother is an RN and I strongly feel that this is not just the flu from your longterm symptoms.
Josie Reply:
February 18th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
What is you keep throwing up the water and well everything else as well?
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Julie Reply:
April 14th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
It’s your stomach acids.
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maple erby Reply:
March 25th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
how do i know if i have the stomach flu how cal i tell if its a stomach flu or just pain?
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dr.witt Reply:
April 11th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
if you have a fever and its hard to sit up.You may just wanna lay down
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chad Reply:
May 26th, 2010 at 7:13 pm
yes but you should include a good diet to help with these issues
louis vuitton Reply:
September 12th, 2010 at 7:22 am
how do i know if i have the stomach flu how cal i tell if its a stomach flu or just pain?
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lv Reply:
September 12th, 2010 at 7:23 am
yes you will feel a big difference with a food poisoning kind of like your are dying. With the stomach flu it will be a much milder aching.
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timberland Reply:
September 12th, 2010 at 7:24 am
Yes. that is very much possible. Due to the fact that dog tends to eat anything while straying, they can get the virus with ease.
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louis vuitton handbags Reply:
September 12th, 2010 at 7:25 am
The virus is contagious by nature.
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Cristie Reply:
October 1st, 2010 at 12:36 pm
I am still off and on hurting and I don’t want to spread the stomach flu, I drank fluids, and about to eat beef noodle top ramen, I am bout to drink 7 up and sunny delight in a can, and I have a big Ice water mug in front of me and I for some reason admire the ice water than the soft drinks, but all in all I am getting better, but I don’t think I am going to go to work today just to make sure I will be okay. Love always, me
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what are the symptoms of the stomach flu?
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admin Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Dehydration is the very major symptom of stomach flu. This can be associated with elevation in body temperature, headache, nausea and vomiting. Consult your doctor first when you have such symptoms. Never self medicate
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how long until symptoms show up for stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:45 am
This is the incubation period. It can be 3-4 days since the injection of the virus into your body.
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how long are you contageous with the stomach flu after your symptoms go away?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:51 am
For norovirus this can be 3-14 days after recovery. For rotavirus, the ailment does not spread after recovery.
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what causes the stomach flu?
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admin Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 10:25 am
Mostly, stomach flu is caused by viral infections. Sometimes bacteria causes the disease. In rare cases, other parasites are als the causative agents of this problem
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HGH for sale Reply:
August 20th, 2010 at 8:34 am
yes you will feel a big difference with a food poisoning kind of like your are dying. With the stomach flu it will be a much milder aching.
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how long contagious after stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
October 27th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Stomach flu is definitely contagious. As long as the virus is active within your body, the disease is contagious. Try not to share items with the infected patient
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thank you great post
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Firefly967 Reply:
May 27th, 2010 at 11:54 am
You learn alot!!!!!
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what to eat when you have stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:54 am
BRAT food is good for stomach flu. Try to stick to electrolytes, broths and juices too. have water as much as you can
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how long is stomach flu contagious?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:56 am
This really depends on the virus that caused it. For rotavirus, the infection is contagious right from the incubation period till the dehydration stops. For norovirus, the disease is contagious from the appearance of symptoms to 3-14 days after recovery.
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A Wehby Reply:
July 2nd, 2010 at 1:57 am
If my daughter age 4 broke a fever on Sunday, monday was low key until that night I had given her medicine she threw up Tues was feeling ok my mom gave her fruit in the morning with toast and oj we drove right after that out of town to see an Aunt with Als she stayed her distance. But my Aunt loves kids and wanted to give her a hug, should she have done that. My daughter didn’t come around until that time. I am worried she will get sick.
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how long does stomach flu last?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 9:58 am
This can range from 3-14 days. Depending on the body resistance this would change. Dieting is important during this period.
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can zofran be used for stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 10:03 am
In my opinion, it is not good to take medications unless it is absolutely necessary for stomach flu. Get consulted and then opt for medicines.
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can probiotics prevent the stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
October 29th, 2009 at 6:19 am
Probiotics cannot prevent stomach flu. But having probiotics can alleviate the symptoms since probiotics help in enriching the intestinal beneficial bacteria. Taking probiotics can really help in assuaging the patient with ease
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can you get the stomach flu virus twice?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 11:12 am
Yes. that is possible. Depending on the body’s ability to fight against the viral infection, you become susceptible to the infection. take care and keep away from infected people
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Can you prevent the stomach flu with vitamin c?
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I have trawled the Internet to find out more on this. I’m just glad you wrote your blog… I will link your page from my site because I know more people will use this information.
Thanks
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how long is the stomach flu contagious?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 11:21 am
This depends on the virus that caused the disease. In case of rotavirus, the disease is contagious during the incubation period and till the diarrhea stops. In case of norovirus, the disease is contagious from the point when symptoms are seen to 3 – days after recovery. Sometimes people can transmit the disease even after 2 weeks since recovery incase of norovirus
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how long do stomach flu last?
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Flu Expert Reply:
October 30th, 2009 at 11:23 am
It can last from 3-15 days depending on your body immunity. Though it goes off on its own, it is important to keep dehydration under control. Apple sauce, banana, rice, electrolytes are a must have for such a patient.
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how to get a child to eat after having the stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 6th, 2009 at 11:18 am
This is challenging. Try to give him crackers, toast, apple based food and bananas. Try giving him juices and broths. Slowly return to normalcy.
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how long does the stomach flu last?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Stomach flu can last for 3-14 days time. If your immunity is good, then the virus stays for a shorter period of time. For people with weak immmunity, the virus will tend to stay longer
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can dogs get the flu stomach viruses?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:04 am
Yes. that is very much possible. Due to the fact that dog tends to eat anything while straying, they can get the virus with ease.
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Bob Reply:
June 6th, 2010 at 3:31 am
Apparently that works both ways. I’ve got two dogs that came down with flu like symptoms a week ago. Mostly just loss of interest in food, slight fever, total loss of energy or interest in activities and apparent aches & pains. Now I seem to have caught it and I haven’t been in contact with any humans that had it.
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what is the scientific name for the stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:30 am
Gastroenteritis is another name for stomach flu. It refers to the inflammation of the intestinal abdominal walls. It is different from seasonal flu
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can bird flu cause diarrhea & stomach hemorrage?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:36 am
The recent transmission of swine flu has the root cause that involves a strain of virus present in birds. Swine flu is associated with stomach upset and diarrhea. So, there is every probability that bird flu can induce dehydration
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how long does stomach flu stay on surfaces?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:37 am
This really depends in the immunity of the person. It can be between 3 days to 2 weeks. Greater the immunity the sooner it will disappear
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how long before i get the stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:37 am
The answer to this depends on the individual’s immunity. This is unique and there are people who get it frequently.
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what to eat after stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:38 am
Since you would have been in BRAT diet, try to regularize to normalcy after the flu goes off. Slowly inject the usual food into diet. But continue to keep yourself hydrated
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is the stomach flu contagious?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:39 am
Stomach flu is definitely contagious. It can spread of you use items use by infected people. Inhaling the airborne particles of infected people can transmit the disease
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how to treat the stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:40 am
The old BRAT diet is the best solution. Stick with easily digestible food. Fruit juices and broths work great for stomach flu
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can dogs get the stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:42 am
Yes. They can very well get if they ingest food particles that contain the pollutants or the viruses. Wait for 2-3 days and go to a veterinary doctor when symptoms prolong
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what to take when you have the stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:42 am
BRAT food is the only answer. Take rice, bananas, apples and toast. crackers, juice and broths can also be given
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why did child’s stomach flu come back?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:45 am
There are chances that the child was in close associated with infected people. Take care and ensure that you feed proper BRAT food. Ensure personal hygiene and cleanliness completely for that can help further
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what to do for the stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:44 am
You can try reducing the discomfort by sticking to BRAT food. Rest and dont stress. This goes off in a few days
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what to take for stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 8th, 2009 at 8:46 am
BRAT diet is the best for stomach flu. Opt to take toast, apple sauce, bananas and rice. Fruit juices, fluids like electrolyte and soups can soothe the pain associated with it
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from all the information that i read about stomach flus they said there can be certain symptoms that occur. These symptoms may include stomach pain, vomiting, fatigue…etc… what are the initial signs of stomach flu?
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stomach flu what to eat?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 10:06 am
BRAT diet is best for stomach flu. Bananas, apple sauce, toast and rice works great. Crackers, juices and soups are really great to recede the pain associated with stomach flu
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what to eat stomach flu?
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Flu Expert Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Diet is important. Easily digestible food like rice, bananas, apples, soups, juices an toast are great. Keep yourself hydrated during the infection
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how long is someone with stomach flu contagious?
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what do you feed a toddler with stomach flu?
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how is the stomach flu transmitted?
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A. A Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:08 am
By breathing the same air as the infected person. If you would like to not catch stomach flu, I suggest that you should keep a safe distance from the infected person
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dr. jones Reply:
March 29th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
or just stop breathing
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how to catch the stomach flu?
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easy foods to eat when getting over stomach flu?
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easy foods to eat when getting over stomach flu?
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how long does the stomach flu last?
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will compazine help if i have the stomach flu?
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how to get ride of stomach flu?
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daughter has stomach flu i am trying not to catch it?
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Dehydration is the very main pain symptom of stomach flu.Thank you great post.
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Dehydration is the very main problem symptom of stomach flu.thank you great post.I know more people will use this information.
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That is the incubation period.It can be 3-4 days since the injection of the virus into your body.It is different from seasonal flu.
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is there a stomach fly flu that lasts several days and causes dizziness?
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when is child contagious with stomach flu?
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foods to eat when you’ve had a stomach flu?
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what can i give to my6 year old for a stomach flu?
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What does it mean when your stomach hurts just under your breasts? Is that a sign of something wrong with your liver or is it a hurnia?
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never been in so much pain with stomach cramps and severe diarriah which now contains blood i have a temp of 39 and hot and cold shivers feel so ill cant help crying. stomach flu is awful but i have not read that anyone else has blood in there diarriah does anyone as i am verry worried.
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I just heard this term, but if the cause of the virus, like you said, prevention is better than cure, so we should consider our food. also a good addition if we are health insurance when necessary
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canstomach flu leads to a liver problem?i have disconford in my right side[beside nosia,vomiting&diarrhea]
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I had trouble once with my stomach,very terrible sensation,I don’t want to experince such a problem again!
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so many comments on this one,of course is better to avoid this than rather to treat it ….
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i think i got the stomach flu because i decided to get this orange chicken from my schools cafeteria and it had this after taste like nail polish could chicken be a cause of the stomach flu?
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Brooke Clemons Reply:
January 22nd, 2010 at 3:44 pm
no that just might have been your stomach couldnt handle it or that it just wasent right for your stomach
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I”m trying to stay hydrated by drinking water but i keep vomitting everything. Should i continue to drink water or find something else to hydrate with?
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benny Reply:
February 7th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
Try orange gatorade or ginger ale.
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What if these symptoms persist for over a week, with a light fever that comes and goes? Is this possible the swine flu? There doesn’t seem to be a conclusive test for that one.
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I’m recovering from Stomach Flu – day 3 is today. Day 1 was a nightmare:threw up at work 3 times,2 times on the way home,and 3 more at home. I couldn’t keep any liquids down. The night of the day one was no better – tossing in bad from pain in bones & muscles. Day 2 felt so week as if someone took 40 years of my life and I’m only 27. Today I’m somewhat fine! Don’t wish this on anybody Stomach Flu is the WORST!
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Marianna Reply:
June 11th, 2010 at 4:22 am
I went through the same exact torment with this Stomach Flu. Today is my 3 day and I still haven’t fully recovered.
Good luck to you =)
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natalie Reply:
June 19th, 2010 at 5:38 am
Hi i was on holiday in australia and beleive i might of caught this nasty bug off the plane. I was drinking with mates and that night started vomiting every time id lay down id get this yukky feeling in my gut and had to throw up every time i got out of bed, the next day was the worst ever when i started feeling faint, weak,tired, headaches,vomiting,diahreoh,cold sweats aches in my bones and muscles, and feeling really cold on a hot day. just wondering if this matches the illness you had and if it may be the stomach flu.
Thankyou
Natalie
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I recently got over the stomach flu…been eating healthily for the couple days recovering with success and after eating fast food became just as sick again, was it the rush back to the fatty foods that upset my stomach or should I start looking into other things
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I’m now having a sharp chest pain after getting rid of the stomach flu, can you tell me what it is and why?
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Nice article,thanks for sharing,hope to read more from you soon,I`ve alreay bookmarked your blog.
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4 days ago I was blind sided with the stomach flu, the major sysmptoms lasted for almost a whole day. However, I’m still feeling a bit weak and somewhat nauseous. Is this normal?
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I just contracted the stomach flu which my daughter got from school. I thought it was just her having some type of food poisioning. After two days and her having the same symptoms I knew it was something else. Now I have stomach cramp, nausea, and feel light headed. I also have thirst. These are just my symptoms. I do feel an onset of diarrhea but as of yet nothing. Just some FYI.
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I woke up one day with a fever, some sinus symptoms, and my glands were swollen that lasted 2 days then I felt like myself and all my symptoms were gone. About 3-4 days after that I was sitting down having some dinner when I started getting really dizzy and lightheaded, the room was spinning and my balance was off. After this happened I layed down and started to feel really bad stomache cramps followed by diarrhea for approximately 2-3 days. I am still feeling lightheaded…Is there anything I should be doing ? Can this be the Flu if I have no vomitting? Everything I have tried to eat causes the diarrhea to flair up, what do you suggest ? How long will these symptoms last ?
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If you were next to someone with a stomach virus up to how many days after can you catch the symptoms yourself
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My wife and daughter went to Disney World a couple of weeks ago and my daughter picked up stomach virus of some variety while they were there. My wife got it from her two days later and it was the day they came home. 2 days later my younger daughter came down with it. About 5 days later I came down with it and am still dealing with some of the effects. My wife and youngest daughter experienced the most symptoms with vomiting, diarrhea, etc. where as my oldest who originally got it vomited twice with some diarrhea, but more so she slept a nearly a whole day and had chills etc. With me I had diarrhea in the beginning then it returned to normal bm’s but I also got the really bad shivery chills that come with the sickness and I only vomited a small amount of gatorade in the middle part of it. I am having normal bm’s and am eating but I still feel nausea and a heartburn type feeling that gets relieved when I belch somewhat it’s now been almost 3 days. I do feel better today but I usually am back to normal with this type of thing within 2. Am I more resistant to it? I was a crazy man for the week before I got it running around sterilizing everything in the house trying to keep the germs from me. Perhaps I was too resistant to getting it. I’m not afraid to throw up but I am freaked out wondering when and if it will get me.
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each time i eat or drink anything i throw up. why wont my body just let me be happy?
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SimYa Reply:
April 1st, 2010 at 4:56 pm
Because ur sick
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its a bacterial infection
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Here in Michigan, we had an influx of Swine flu last fall. You just never know when you have the flu. I agree that a good dosage of water and detox program can be a huge help
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Suzy Reply:
August 25th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Hi! I’m from Michigan too! and I remember that in my svhool we had to go through all these safety procedures. I think Gabriel Richard that closed, Pioneer High school didn’t.
Back to stomach flu, I got violently ill last night, and I suspect it’s stomach flu because 2-3 days before, I had a “cold” or something of the like.
I only threw up 2 times last night, it was every two hours, and had only one bout of diahrrhea. Just one. I haven’t thrown up since like 5 in the morning, and I had that one bout of diahrrhea about 3 hours ago
(I think I was a bit plugged up though, because I went to Cancun for five days, and not used to eating their meals)
I’m scared that what if during the night I get sick again? I don’t want to!! If I am fine right now, I feel pretty good, but I’ll still keep it light with the food, I just don’t want another agonising night of vomiting!!! It’s like my phobia!
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Is there a way you can be resistant to this virus or at least not have all the symptoms otheres are having?
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maybe they were typing a little too fast and mad some grammer mistakes. It can be very common. so Paul, why did you just waste some amount of time just telling people that this site had bad grammer?
If you don’t have anything good to say..be quiet
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HugeAngus Reply:
June 11th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
the stomach flu will likely make hair grow on or around your butt.
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What is the incubation period for stomach flu strands?
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I think I had this yesterday.. I was normal up till 4 pm. At that time, my stomach felt very empty and i knew something wasn’t right. By the time I got home at 5 pm, the war started and I was at the virus’s mercy. I had about 4 episodes each of vomiting and diarrea.. I also experienced severe cold sweats during the last episode.. I thought I was going to die.. just before the last major episode, i tooke a few sips of Gatorade, which I am sure triggered it..
The best thing to do is to lay down and just rest.. I also noticed that if I stayed up and walked around, i started feeling very weak and was going to faint because of all the fluids I lost. I also remembered to weigh myself right after the 1st episode and the next morning and I had lost about 7 lbs of fluids during the whole ordeal!! It was so bad, I was about to go the the ER for an IV, but opted to just lay down and sweat it out..
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Probiotics cannot prevent stomach flu. But having probiotics can alleviate the symptoms since probiotics help in enriching the intestinal beneficial bacteria. Taking probiotics can really help in assuaging the patient with ease
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Stomach Flu Symptoms have been increasing to many people. hence lots of whom also are looking for treatments for they themselves. They must postpone snacks, caffeine, drinking alcohol.. and together, eating more fruits, vegetables…The given article is quite interesting and it gave me very reliable and useful information.I like to read such valuable articles as it increase my knowledge about health.
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Good read. There is currently quite a lot of information around this subject on the net and some are most definitely better than others. You have caught the detail here just right which makes for a refreshing change. I saw lots of patients with stomach flu symptoms seem to be better since they had a good treatment from the direction of doctors.
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i had this a couple a days ago and it went away in like 7 to 8 days i didnt throw up or anything but i did feel natiouse i drank so much water and out a cold towel on my forhead and my tummy i felt better but it is very contaiouse i passed it to my bf but his was worse and he had calicivirus and i had the roto lol it hurts
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I caught this once, it was the worse experience of my life.
Not only was it coming out of both ends, but the constant belching and my breath smelled like rotten eggs. It tasted so horrible that I’d blow it out as fast as I could, then it was brought to my attention that everyone around me could smell it too. I was like a busted sewer pipe and it lasted weeks. Walking too fast or hard was painful, I could only eat plain rice.
The worse part was not being able keep down liquids and the dry heaving.
One other person that had it, well, it took awhile for him to get completely over it. I wonder if, after the experience is over, the shock lingers in the body and continues to make one feel ill. I just wonder because I felt like I was having deja vu for months after. I would think about what I felt, or would eat something, and it would make me feel ill again.
Sort of like getting drunk and not being able to drink for months after.
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I just caught a stomach virus last week. My first in about 5 years. I think it was from a neighbor who we were at a cookout with. They had it a few days before.
Anyhow…I hope the worst is over. It’s a pain!
Ed
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Thought ‘stomach flu’ was caused by Norovirus?
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can pets pass this flu
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My 3 year old has this stomach virus, how long could he have this? he has had it since tuesday. I am praying no one catches it so far no one has. we have sprayed the house down with lysol every chance we get when he is around the house. And everyone has been santizing their hands. Especially me since i am the one taking care of him. With me around him how long could it take for me to be safe to not catch it? I really don’t want this virus again I had it once it was horrible. But I have a one year old too I pray he doesn’t catch it either. I’ve kept him away from his brother as much as I can. I clean his hands every chance I get. Is the lysol spraying and hand santizing going to help prevent us from catching it? the only person that doesn’t wash his hands alot is my husband.
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Pretty sure your post will be a pleasant read.I am happy to know that good drainage system and proper sanitary methods can eliminate the arrival of this virus. Thanks for updating.
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what do you feed a toddler with stomach flu? Please tell me,thank you.
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I just heard this term, but if the cause of the virus, like you said, prevention is better than cure, so we should consider our food. also a good addition if we are health insurance when necessary.thank for the information
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Stomach virus or intestinal flu appears at specific periods of the year. It is part of an intestinal infection and fever may also be present. It can also be caused by a cold after taking ice cream or cold drinks.
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To get rid of stomach flu symptoms, is to eat every day fruits. I will recommend you to 2 pieces of banana (Musa sapientum) because it contains 12 nutrients that is good to our digestive system. In addition to bananas, if you have experience stomach flue you can get medicine coming from your spice rack in your kitchen. You can use a clove of garlic to as a medication of your stomach flu. How does garlic be a medicine?
First, pound the garlic using your mortar and pestle, and then boil it in boiling water. The hot water with clove garlic will be juice drink as a cure in your stomach flu. It really helps a lot. Try it in your own home.
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it is not good to take medications unless it is absolutely necessary for stomach flu. Get consulted and then opt for medicines.
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i have pain in the back and diarrhea so do i have the stomach flu?
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If the cause of the virus, like you said, prevention is better than cure, so we should consider our food. also a good addition if we are health insurance when necessary
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Hi, my son vomitted for 5-6 times and had diarrhea only 1 time in a day. Doctor said that he has stomach flu. The next day he did not vomit and had no more diarrhea. His stool is soft (not watery) on the third day and there is also no more vomitting, he is behaving very normal. Today is the fifth day and so far he is ok, full of energy and jumping around. Is he still contagious?
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Friday night i vomited and diarrhea
now its 3 days later i feel weak especially my legand i hear bubbling in my stomache is that normal
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is gatoraid good to drink while you have stomach flu?
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Hey all you people out there with that stomach virus. im here to comfort you to the best of my abilities. I too once had the stomach flu, a violent out burst of vomiting and diarrhea. I really feel for you people cause I know exactly what u went through. My first night puked about 4 times and constant diarrhea. and for about 5 days on ward solid foods were troublesome and the diarrhea continued but usually the vomiting last only about 4 or 5 hours with one good vomit about hour or hour and a half. What you need to do during this time is drink Gatorade for electrolytes and hydration. Dry crackers or toast to put some nutrients and fiber into ur system. And a few miracles that helped me recover were broiled chicken cutlets in lemon juice with just a dash of salt and pepper and a piece of toast. The chicken should be very thin and easily digestible and lemon juice helps digestion. Also after so much purging good bacteria in ur stomach is gone so to replenish that and get ur stomach functioning correct yogurt has exactly what u need. I got mine with little pieces of fruit in it so it wasent completely bland. Your stomach will greatly appreciate this. And lastly i had access to peppermint tea(peppermint candy might be affective as well, at least it will clean up vomit breath). peppermint soothes upset stomachs. This is all I have to share with you you can drink un carbonated ginger ale or coke a cola to un-carbonate put a straw in the cup and blow till the bubbles stop may take a min or two. Also try breaking ur cold, get in sweat pants a sweater and a wool hat then under a quilt and sweat even it ur uncomfortable. Also i have a theory that if u take a cold shower before the sweat section this will speed up the process seeing as ur sick bodies heart rate is beating probably very low because you’ve inactive for a while so the cold shower will force your bodys heart rate up rapidly to keep you from freezing. So hop out the shower (if ur shivering from the intense cold thats good) then dry off throughly and hop under the blankets quick. Put on a show that makes u laugh or is utterly ridiculous i like spongebob. Then rest ur little heart away. I hope this helps anyone who reads it and excuse my grammer im only 17 but i deeply feel for anyone who has to experience this awful sickness
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I think I’ve got stomach flu at the moment. It started on Tuesday morning with stomach pain and watery stool, then progressed in to a fever, aches and pains, and quite a bad headache. It’s now Thursday and my stomach is still really crampy and bloated.
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my grandmother got the stomach flu a few weeks ago. dr gave her antibiotics but didn’t help. she ended up getting worse & we brought her to our place to take care of her. at the start it was mainly pains in the back upper body, then breathing trouble, gas burning in stomach. then all of a sudden severe green diarreha started + being very weak & disorientated. after 5 days of hardly eating she eventualy threw up green fluids. we had to have her hospitilised, it has entered her blood & they have to clean it out. blood test results came back as salmanella virus. her GP did blood test a few days before but found nothing???
me & my sister have now got it but not as bad. started the next day after she left for hospital. same symptoms, pain in upper back & top of arms, heavy head, headache at back of head, weak, diaheria, sweats. cold air makes it a lot worse. have been given atibiotics Bactrim DS & taking good bacteria to fight the bad. seems to be very contagious so be careful.
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I suffered 2 long weeks with stomach flu caused by a Camplyobacter food poisoning. It was hell.
It started on a Saturday night. I felt a sharp pain in my stomach and was unable to walk properly. I was feeling nauseous and lost my appetite. I tried to eat some food, but my stomach got even more painful and bloated.
The next day, I began to wonder if it was a bit more than a stomach bug. I felt rotton, although the diarrhoea had not even started yet. My stomach now ballooned and was so sensitive, even if someone brushed their hand on it, it ached. I still didn’t want to eat anything and I found it hard to sleep in a comfortable position.
Monday and Tuesday, my condition got worse. Diarrhoea had now started very badly. I would run to the toilet, and 15 minutes later I needed to get up again, and the motions made my stomach ache and hurl, often leading to me vomiting up bile at the same time. All I could manage to eat in these two days was one slice of dry toast, which still aggrevated my stomach.
Wednesday and Thursday, condition showed no sign of disappearing and only got worse. I felt no emotion, and was so tired all I did all day was sleep. I couldn’t talk, because it hurt my stomach. Sitting up made me feel dizzy and light headed. I still wasn’t eating anything at all, and drinking very little because now even water made me feel sick. I had to do 2 A Level exams during these days, in which I couldn’t think clearly or logically, then gave up half way through and fell asleep.. my eyes just fell with exhaustion. I left my exam on Thursday, and headed straight to the doctor who predicted stomach flu, but took a faceal sample to be sure.
Friday.. worst day ever. I now couldn’t lie down straight or sit up completely. My muscles ached everywhere and I just sat in a daze the whole day, unable to think.. all I did was sleep. I began to go off water, and hadn’t had food in around 3 days. I was so weak, even moving across the room was a struggle, and standing straight meant my stomach felt like it was being stabbed so I had to walk bent over, holding my stomach tight. That evening, I collapsed and nearly fell down the stairs because I was so weak. I got taken to hospital, where I was told I had dehydration with an extremely rapid heart rate. I was told to drink 3 litres of water minimal, and if I still refused to drink overnight, I would have to be admitted to hospital.
The weekend pretty much stayed the same as Friday, then Monday, my sample came back signalling food poisoning by a Camploybacter bacteria. I was given a 5 day course of antibiotics straight away and started taking them that day. As soon as I started taking the antibiotics, and practically forcing myself to drink glass after glass of water, some symptoms started to disappear.
However it took until late Saturday night, 2 weeks after being contracted for the bacteria to completely leave my body and a further week to gather back my strength. And I even have a small scar on my tummy on the bottom right, where a carpet-burn like mark appeared when I was bloated.
I pity anyone who gets this.. wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy!
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I would run to the toilet, and 15 minutes later I needed to get up again, and the motions made my stomach ache and hurl, often leading to me vomiting up bile at the same time. All I could manage to eat in these two days was one slice of dry toast, which still aggrevated my stomach.
Wednesday and Thursday, condition showed no sign of disappearing and only got worse. I felt no emotion, and was so tired all I did all day was sleep. I couldn’t talk, because it hurt my stomach. Sitting up made me feel dizzy and light headed. I still wasn’t eating anything at all, and drinking very little because now even water made me feel sick. I had to do 2 A Level exams during these days, in which I couldn’t think clearly or logically, then gave up half way through and fell asleep.. my eyes just fell with exhaustion. I left my exam on Thursday, and headed straight to
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Lately, I’ve been suffering from diarrhea so often. Can I consider this as Stomach Flu?
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My daughter who have been vaccinated for AH1N1 has been having a running stomach since saturday, the stools are yellowish and very watery. this is after i had been having flu which i think i passed onto her. is this stomach flu and should i be very worried and take her to a doctor. She has been drinking lots of water though.
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I was Lactose intollerant when I was about 3 months and grew out of it when I was about 8 months so that was like 11 years ago. Not in the dark ages XD ! Anyway, back to the point, really, just to go to the hostpital because of a stomach bug? God, it isn’t going to kill her!! The Doc even said “theres nothing wrong with her, shes perfectly moving…”
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just to go to the hostpital because of a stomach bug? God, it isn’t going to kill her!! The Doc even said “theres nothing wrong with her, shes perfectly moving.”
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Relief from stomach flu would be faster if you know what caused it. Just because it is quite common for people to experience stomach ache from what they ate or other causes, we take this for granted – which is wrong. The symptoms shown by our bodies tell us there is something wrong with our internal organs and if common remedies do not work, you need to consult the doctor for better diagnosis.
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Beih Reply:
September 8th, 2010 at 7:30 am
I’ve been suffering for stomach pain every after meal and consulted the doctor and all tests were normal. It’s weird though.
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The symptoms shown by our bodies tell us there is something wrong with our internal organs and if common remedies do not work, you need to consult the doctor for better diagnosis.
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I feel like I just keep getting the same bug over and over again. Stomach making noises, frequent bowels, nausea. Could this be something else because its seriously been like this off and on for a couple months. Didn’t know you can get a stomach virus over and over again in such short time.
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i woke up at 3:00 am felt like i was going to puke my bones are hurting my muscles are aching and my head hirts like crazyy and i stell feel nautious…do i have stomach flu?
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Diseases are always on the go to attack our health
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What causes Stomach Flu?
Stomach flu is caused by bacteria, viruses and certain parasites. The bacteria, viruses and parasites can be found in soil, wild and pet animals including birds, and humans.
The stomach flu occurs when the germs enter the stomach. Germs that cause the stomach flu usually enter the stomach by mouth.
How Can I Avoid Getting a Stomach Flu?
Since the stomach flu is often spread by putting germs in your mouth, washing your hands is the biggest way you can avoid getting a stomach flu.
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Stomach flu is caused by bacteria, viruses and certain parasites. The bacteria, viruses and parasites can be found in soil, wild and pet animals including birds, and humans.
The stomach flu occurs when the germs enter the stomach. Germs that cause the stomach flu usually enter the stomach by mouth.
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This is a really useful article, if you can correctly diagnose a stomach flu compared to thinking it is some other type of ailment, it can save you a possible trip to the hospital and some out of pocket cost.
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My mom & I both have stomach flu & I vomited 3 times last night. I don’t want to eat anything and I feel extremely nauseous right now. My stomach hurts really bad. How can I get rid of our stomach flu ?
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My mom always gave us white soda and Saltine crackers when we were little to help cure the flu. Not sure if that really worked or was just a ole wives tale.
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The main contents of flu shot ingredients are dead influenza viruses. There are various flu viruses that are in existence, so it is difficult to choose a flu shot against any one virus.
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Ate at Grandy’s, been shitting water every since. Not really in any pain but I’ve gotten a hemorrhoid since this all started. In middle of nice notice tht I slightly juiced up while sleep. Whts wrong with me? Its been a Lil Over 24 hrs now.
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(Something mild for now) i Ate at Grandy’s having chicken fried chicken, fried okra, mashed potatoes nd country gravy. Been shitting water every since. Not really in any pain but I’ve gotten a hemorrhoid since this all started. In middle of nice notice tht I slightly juiced up while sleep. Whts wrong with me? Its been a Lil Over 24 hrs now. No appetite but still wanted to eat. Didn’t finish but it ddnt go right thru me. Bubbly times
¿question¿ will weed help….lol¡
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For going on for over a week, my stomach would get hard when I eat, painful and get very nauseated. Lower back hurts. When I burp I get chunks of something coming up to the throat. Headaches, some diarrhea, no fever that I know of. Is this stomach flu?
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Everytime I wake up in the morning for the past week…my stomach has been having a little ache then goes away after a couple hours or move around such as walking a little bit …what should I do
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For the past couple days I’ve been having sore throat, and body pains. A couple hours ago I was mentioning to my best friend I was having diarreha and sympotms of the common cold, along woth nausea and feeling very cold. Just a few minutes ago I was woke up with a horrible stomach pain and I felt like vomiting. Well I did just that and now the pain isn’t going away. I’m pretty positive this is the stomach flu as I have a pretty well balanced diet. But I could be wrong. Is this stomach flu or food poisoning?
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Hi,
I came down with a stomach flu 1 month ago thought I was going to die. It lasted about 2 days. After that i got this strange cold sensation on my legs and no matter what I did it would not go away, as if someone smeared my legs with peppermint. I called my GP and he told me that this sometimes happens with flu that it messes up with your peripheral nerves. After about a week it went away. Now I seem to have diarrhea again on and off for 10 days and the same cold sensation on my legs. My stomach feels like it is burning and i have bitter taste in my mouth. What could this be ? Is it really a flu or something else? please help!
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