Question 1

can there be anything to cure a stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Not really: The best thing to do is fight the illness with rest and fluids.

Question 2

what are doctors' recommendations to cure a bad stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Time: Time is the best treatment. Imodium (loperamide) ad will help diarrhea.. Pepto-bismol can also help.

Question 3

how to cure the stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

You don't "cure" it: Start w clear liquid like water,  slightly flattened soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip, sip, sip. Work up to solids w bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy &amp; high fat foods. Rest.

Question 4

on monday, my bf went out to dinner. a few hours later, he began to feel ill and vomited. the next day, he woke up feeling fine. would this be food poisoning? im seeing him on friday, and dont want to catch a stomach virus if thats the cause.

Accepted Answer

4 days = maybe safe: Contagiousness varies among different "stomach viruses" and among different people, so is not easily predictable. However, one can feel safer if the sick person wakes up on Day 5 without any symptoms the preceding 4 days. If unlucky, she can still catch a virus and come down with the illness. Food poisoning is usually less contagious, but depends on the bacteria type.

Question 5

my husband had the stomach virus recently. he is 72 hours symptom free. i have bleached the house twice now. when is a good time to go back to our normal? (being around each other, kissing, having contact?) is 72 hours enough time?

Accepted Answer

: You were likely exposed before he started having symptoms. Failure to develop symptoms means you were likely already immune. However, 3 days symptom free is a good marker that he is not passing virus through saliva. It is likely still in his poop for a while, but that is not likely to be a problem.

Question 6

what's the best treatment for a stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Supportive care.: Since stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) is a virus, there's nothing that kills it. However, taking electrolyte-rich fluids, a bland low-sugar/high fat diet, and rest helps with the symptoms and keeps you hydrated. Probiotics also help your intestines recover. I hope you feel better soon!

Question 7

how many days/hours are you in the clear after being exposed to a stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

3-4 days, but...: It varies among different "stomach viruses" and among different people, so is not predictable. However, one can feel safe if she wakes up on Day 5 without any symptoms. If unlucky, she can still come down with the illness up to about Day 7 or 10. That means she is considered completely safe if she wakes up on Day 11 without any symptoms. Most people who get sick likely have symptoms on Day 2 or 3.

Question 8

why do i have labored breathing problem after i eat and i couldn't pass gas for few hours and plus i got stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis: Sounds like irritated stomach or gastritis. May even be gastroesophafeal reflux (gerd ) and hiatus hernia. There are other possibilities that only a visit to a doctor can help figure out and diagnose. If you are not already doing it, try over the counter medications for acid, such as zantac, (ranitidine) pepcid, and Prilosec for a couple of weeks then visit a doctor.

Question 9

hi. i have 3 girls who all seem to be rotating a stomach virus. its an average of 10 days between, up to 17 at most. each of them have had it multiple times since oct. ive resorted to bleaching surfaces, sanitizing laundry and dishes. what gives?

Accepted Answer

: Time to see pediatrician for an exam and to test stool, it would be unusual for a virus to keep reinfecting them, a parasite, if having pets or community acquired c diff for example would be more likely. Hand hygiene remains the most important measures for them at this point to stop transmission.

Question 10

what can help with a stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Brat diet, liquids: Car liquids in small amounts as tolerated then advance diet as tolerated. For diarrhea brat diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast (crackers) ). Yogurt also helps restore normal bacteria in the colon.

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On monday, my bf went out to dinner. a few hours later, he began to feel ill and vomited. the next day, he woke up feeling fine. would this be food poisoning? im seeing him on friday, and dont want to catch a stomach virus if thats the cause.

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My husband had the stomach virus recently. he is 72 hours symptom free. i have bleached the house twice now. when is a good time to go back to our normal? (being around each other, kissing, having contact?) is 72 hours enough time?

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What's the best treatment for a stomach virus?

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How many days/hours are you in the clear after being exposed to a stomach virus?

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Why do i have labored breathing problem after i eat and i couldn't pass gas for few hours and plus i got stomach virus?

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Hi. i have 3 girls who all seem to be rotating a stomach virus. its an average of 10 days between, up to 17 at most. each of them have had it multiple times since oct. ive resorted to bleaching surfaces, sanitizing laundry and dishes. what gives?

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