Question 1

could the flu cause stomach upset and diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The influenza virus certainly can cause both respiratory and GI symptoms.  Viral infections can only be treated symptomatically and hopefully, your immune system with resolve this problem.

Question 2

after a week of the flu, i'm not better and have developed a new symptom: diarrhea. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Question the flu dx: IF you really HAD the flu, it isn't causing your diarrhea now. As long as your stools aren't bloody, you don't have a fever and your abdominal pain is minor after an episode of diarrhea, just keep orally hydrated and eat smart. Avoid caffeine, milk and fatty/fried/greasy foods. and eat bananas, steamed rice, apple sauce, lean protein and toast [a little jelly is okay, but no butter].

Question 3

is it normal to get diarrhea with the flu?

Accepted Answer

Flu: Flu symptoms include fever, cough or sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, headaches or body aches, chills, fatigue, nausea/vomiting and/or diarrhea most common in children.

Question 4

is it normal to have diarrhea after recovering from the flu?

Accepted Answer

Influenza.: Children may experience nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain when they have influenza.

Question 5

i am getting over the flu, was unable to eat during the worst of it, now i have diarrhea, everything eaten comes out within 24hrs. is this related?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Yes it may be related but now I am concerned that you may be dehydrated. If you are unable to retain oral fluids, you need to get IV hydration in the er.

Question 6

i have the flu and have clear diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

May be associated: Some variants of flu have associated gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.  This may all be related.

Question 7

i tested positive for influenza a and have been having diarrhea. is diarrhea a symptom of the flu?

Accepted Answer

: Diarrhea and other gastrointestinal (GI) problems are sometimes symptoms of influenza (flu), although not every person with the flu experiences them. While the flu is a common cause of respiratory illness, it only sometimes causes diarrhea.

Question 8

how long could diarrhea usually last when one has the flu?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: According to the cdc, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of one to ten days (depending on the specific virus).

Question 9

would i be able to have the flu and not vomit or have diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Flu is a respiratory infectionat times the b type or h1n1 has GI component (in in children).

Question 10

is it common to be constipated after having diarrhea from the flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes not unusual: Yes it is not unusual and normal stools will return soon, if you are on regular diet.

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I am getting over the flu, was unable to eat during the worst of it, now i have diarrhea, everything eaten comes out within 24hrs. is this related?

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I have the flu and have clear diarrhea?

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I tested positive for influenza a and have been having diarrhea. is diarrhea a symptom of the flu?

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