Archive for January, 2010

Can child with stomach bug be contagious after diarrhea has ended?

Yes a child is contagious even after he/she stops showing diarrhea. You can make the child wear a mask for a week or so to be safe. The most easy means of transmission are via cough or sneeze.

Can a stomach bug make one person throw up and another person have diarrhea

This is indeed possible. The bug works differently with different people. One person may throw up and another may have diarrhea with the bug.

Can a stomach bug leave you with stomach inflammation?

If this is the case, there is a good possiblilty that you may have ulcer.However, don’t panic just yet. You can visit a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Can a stomach bug cause lower stomach ache

Yes indeed. Stomach bug can cause lower stomach ache. In this case you may try ginger ale and ginger tea. A lot of water and plenty of rest is crucial for a good health.

Can a stomach bug be treated with antibiotics

this may be a possibility if the stomach bug is a bacteria. However in case the stomach bug is a virus or a parasite, this is not possible. Make sure that you monitor the symptoms properly and drink a lot of water.

Can a stomach bug be dangerous during pregnancy

No stomach bug is not dangerous with pregnancy. Since you will already be anxious with pregnancy, you are prone to feel the fear. Make sure that you drink a lot of

Can a stomach bug affect periods

No stomach bug is not responsible for affecting periods. You will show the symptoms of the bug but will still have periods. The pain in the belly may be aggravated in this case.

Can a person show syptoms of a stomach bug a week after being exposed

yes indeed a person can show the symptoms of the stomach bug after a week of infection. The symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting. This means that the incubation period of the bug in that very person was longer.

Can a person and their dog share a stomach bug?

no a person and their dog cannot share a stomach bug. Stomach bug in dogs are caused by different germs and not the ones infecting humans. There is absoultely no need to fear.

Can a cold and stomach bug be caused by the same virus

its unlikely that the same virus can cause cold and stomach bug. This may happen if you are infected with two kinds of virus at the same time. Make sure that you get a proper diagnosis done in this case.