Question 1

what can help with a stomach virus?

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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.

Question 2

what to do with stomach virus?

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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 3

how to take care of a stomach virus!?

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Supportive measures: Often, a "stomach virus" involves several days of variable amounts of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. To put the stomach to relative rest; eat bland foods (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast). You may also consider other stomach soothers and Imodium (loperamide) ad if diarrhea is prominent. If vomiting symptoms are not quieting, you may need to see your fp for suppositories so you can maintain oral rehydration!

Question 4

how does someone catch a stomach virus?

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Multiple ways...: Stomach viruses are usually transmitted via airborne or contact route.  This explains  how stomach virus outbreaks occur on cruise ships affecting many people at once.

Question 5

how can i know if i have.the stomach virus?

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Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis symptoms may include: diarrhea , nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps/pain, headaches, muscular aches &amp;  pains as well as fever (low grade). Bloody stools are not usually associated with gastroenteritis. According to the CDC, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of 1 to 10 days (depending on the specific virus). The average is 1 to 3 days.

Question 6

what to take for a stomach virus in general?

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See below: There's not much to take,  fluids and tylenol (acetaminophen) are the staples.

Question 7

what kind of pain does a stomach virus cause?

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Cramping: Gastroenteritis symptoms may include: diarrhea , nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps/pain, headaches, muscular aches &amp;  pains as well as fever (low grade). Bloody stools are not usually associated with gastroenteritis. According to the CDC, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of 1 to 10 days (depending on the specific virus). The average is 1 to 3 days.

Question 8

what should i eat after having a stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Soft, bland foods: Soft bland foods and liquids.

Question 9

is a gurgling in my stomach a sign of the stomach virus?

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Likely not: A stomach virus usually would give you symptoms of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. A gurgling sound is due to gas moving in your intestines or hunger pangs.

Question 10

what are the odds of me catching a stomach virus if someone in my family has it ?

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Usually,: Pretty high.  Hope you do not though and hope you got through the storm ok.

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