Question 1

stomach flu can be cured with tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

Accepted Answer

Only if is the flu: Tamiflu (oseltamivir) only treats influenza which at times causes vomiting and diarrhea but more commonly causes fever, muscle aches and sniffles.

Question 2

does nausea medicine always work for nausea caused from stomach "flu" bug? nothing has helped the nausea yet. i get it on and off through the day.

Accepted Answer

It should: There are many types of nausea medicines. You may want to check with your doctor to see if something else should be tried.

Question 3

should someone return to work or school after the stomach flu with a low fever?  how long is someone contagious after showing symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: The length of time you are contagious with stomach varies depending which virus is the cause. Usually the period lasts from several days to 2 weeks.  Would not return to work when febrile.

Question 4

recently had stomach flu, landed me in the emergency room. i'd like a full medical work up for peace of mind. what check ups should i book?

Accepted Answer

You need to: start with a "booking" with your G.P (Family Physician, PCP ( FIRST) an after a history and possibly an examination the necessity for testing can be discussed.
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Question 5

how likely is it i will get stomach flu? a few people at work have been sick but i haven't been in contact with them. i have been washing my hands.

Accepted Answer

See below: You are at risk but the hand washing will help reduce your risk.

Question 6

i know this may sound weird but i was out sick with the stomach flu for four days.now work is requiring a note to come back from a doctor. is that something i can do here?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have a primary that knows you or one that you called about this condition then they would be best suited for a letter. No doctor on a forum like this would write a letter saying that so and so was out for four days with stomach flu having no previous exam during your illness. Try and tell the office that you had a stomach virus you were to ill to go to work but not enough to require an MD

Question 7

just went to the hospital because i thought i had the stomach flu. doc agreed but blood work came back and had very high lipase (242 u/l), doc said its not pancreatis because i dont have the symptoms like pain, liver also high. what can it be??

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your lipase level while slightly elevated is not at a level to be diagnostic of pancreatitis. You lab tests and symptoms could be due to a viral infection.    Wish you good health!

Question 8

dyspepsia after stomach flu 2 months ago. dexilant 60 mg for 2 weeks. zantac 300mg at night. how long for dexilant work 24/7? how long dyspepsia last?

Accepted Answer

Dyspepsia: Are your symptoms related to reflux or hyperacidity? If so, these medications should offer relief quickly. If you're referring to postmeal bloating and belching or bile reflux, they may not be effective. Try following a bland, fat free diet, avoid alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and take mylanta 1/2 hour after meals and at bedtime. Take either deliant or zantac daily. See a gastroenterologist as neede

Question 9

how does stomach flu start?

Accepted Answer

GI upset: The symptoms of stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) can include: nausea, vomiting, headache, watery bowel movements (not bloody), abdominal cramps and a low fever.

Question 10

how common is the stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Very common: Stomach flu refers to the virus spread from vomit and diarrhea if you remember the cruise ship issues of several years ago that was a virus.

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Stomach flu can be cured with tamiflu (oseltamivir)?

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Does nausea medicine always work for nausea caused from stomach "flu" bug? nothing has helped the nausea yet. i get it on and off through the day.

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Should someone return to work or school after the stomach flu with a low fever? how long is someone contagious after showing symptoms?

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Recently had stomach flu, landed me in the emergency room. i'd like a full medical work up for peace of mind. what check ups should i book?

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How likely is it i will get stomach flu? a few people at work have been sick but i haven't been in contact with them. i have been washing my hands.

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I know this may sound weird but i was out sick with the stomach flu for four days.now work is requiring a note to come back from a doctor. is that something i can do here?

A member asked:

Just went to the hospital because i thought i had the stomach flu. doc agreed but blood work came back and had very high lipase (242 u/l), doc said its not pancreatis because i dont have the symptoms like pain, liver also high. what can it be??

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Dyspepsia after stomach flu 2 months ago. dexilant 60 mg for 2 weeks. zantac 300mg at night. how long for dexilant work 24/7? how long dyspepsia last?

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How does stomach flu start?

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How common is the stomach flu?

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