You may hear conflicting reports from different sources. The U. Visit The Symptom Checker. Food Poisoning. Acute Bronchitis. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. Bursitis of the Hip. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. High Blood Pressure. Table of Contents. What is a stomach virus? Read More by Dr. Shilpa Mehta. Symptoms of a stomach virus Common symptoms include: Stomach pain Nausea and vomiting Loss of appetite Diarrhea Fever Headache and body aches.
What causes a stomach virus? Several things can cause a stomach virus: Norovirus: This is the main cause. This represents a family of viruses. Rotavirus: This is a viral infection. This is common in babies and young kids. How is a stomach virus diagnosed? Can a stomach virus be prevented or avoided? You can help prevent or avoid a stomach virus by doing these things: Wash your hands often. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough.
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects in your home, office, and classroom. Practice proper hand hygiene Wash your hands carefully with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and changing diapers and always before eating or preparing food.
These alcohol-based products can help reduce the number of germs on your hands, but they are not a substitute for washing with soap and water. Take care in the kitchen Carefully rinse fruits and vegetables, and cook oysters and other shellfish thoroughly before eating. Do not prepare food while infected People with the stomach flu should not prepare food for others while they have symptoms and for at least 2 days after they recover from their illness. Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces After throwing up or having diarrhea, immediately clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces using a bleach-based household cleaner as directed on the product label.
If no such cleaning product is available, you can use a solution made with 5 tablespoons to 1. Wash laundry thoroughly Immediately remove and wash clothing or linens that may be contaminated with vomit or stool.
Handle soiled items carefully—try not to shake them —to avoid spreading virus. If available, wear rubber or disposable gloves while handling soiled clothing or linens and wash your hands after handling. Wash soiled items with detergent at the maximum available cycle length and then machine dry When to See a Doctor The stomach flu spreads quickly from person to person in enclosed places like schools, daycares, nursing homes, and cruise ships.
Patient Portal Access your health records and test results here. Symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea and vomiting can be the result of a host of illnesses ranging from food poisoning to the stomach flu. Food poisoning is caused from eating foods that contain bacteria, viruses or parasites.
The most common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, stomach cramping, and even fever. They can start within hours of eating contaminated food or show up days later. At-home treatment options include: resting, drinking clear fluids water, tea, and broth , and taking acetaminophen to reduce fever and discomfort.
You should also avoid milk and cheese products, raw fruits and vegetables, fatty foods, alcohol, spicy foods and caffeine for a few days. Use these questions to help you identify red flags — reasons to visit an ER for vomiting rather than riding it out. If you are ever in doubt, call your doctor. Vomiting can be tied to different conditions that may pass on their own.
In other cases, you may need a trip to the emergency room for intravenous fluids. Know when to worry and when to go to the doctor.
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