Question 1

best things to eat after just getting over the stomach virus? not 100% better yet.

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: If you have diarrhea, try a brat diet (banana, rice, apple sauce, tea, toast).  I usually recommend avoiding dairy for a week or so as some causes of gastroenteritis can cause a transient lactose intolerance.

Question 2

what's the best way to transition to a normal diet after a bad stomach virus? i've kept down solids for two days but i'm nervous to eat "normal" foods

Accepted Answer

Advancing diet: Clear liquids only for 24 hours, then add BRAT diet as tolerated, B = BANANAS, R = RICE, A = APPLESAUCE, T = TOAST (dry).  Continue to add plain foods, and foods that are easy to digest (eg. Soups and crackers).  Avoid Diary Products, meats, fish, acidic and/or spicy foods, and vegetables that are difficult to digest (such as broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, and corn) until tolerating all other foods.

Question 3

best way to prevent stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Handwash... Handwash: Well you get it!  immunize with the stomach virus vaccine RotaTeq and avoid daycare if possible and common sense universal precautions  goes a long way! regards !

Question 4

best way to prevent myself from getting the stomach virus?

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Avoid: Prepare and store food properly, good hand hygiene, and avoid other sick folks.

Question 5

what are the best things to eat while having a stomach virus and vomiting alot?

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frequent small sips: Frequent small sips of electrolyte solution, e.g., pedialyte, is the first step to rehydrate or to prevent further dehydraton.  If vomiting continues and signs of dehydration become obvious, medical attention should be sought.

Question 6

best foods while recovering from a stomach virus? i've been dizzy and weak all day and maybe it's hunger?

Accepted Answer

Plenty of fluids: Plenty of fluids like coconut water, plain water.  Typically should resolve with in a few days to a week.  If persistent please get evaluated by internist or gastroenterologist

Question 7

stomach virus. signs?

Accepted Answer

Stomach virus signs: Enteric viruses, at least the self-limited kind, typically cause: nausea, queasiness, diarrhea, abdominal cramping.  Of course, these are non-specific symptoms that can be attributed to almost any acute insult to the gut (regardless of mild or severe). Persistent symptoms, bleeding, dehydration, unremitting vomiting, progressive abdominal pain deserve immediate medical attention & treatment.

Question 8

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 9

what to do with stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Stomach Virus: Start with clear liquid like water, soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks.  Sip often to prevent dehydration.Work up to solids with bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy & high fat foods. Rest.

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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