Question 1

what're the signs and symptoms for gastroenteritis?

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Any or all: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fever.

Question 2

what are the main signs and symptoms of gastroenteritis in teens and adults?

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Nausea, vomiting: Diarrhea, possibly fever and chills, dehydration, body aches, headache.

Question 3

what are the first signs of a stomach flu?

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Sxs: You might experience a drop in appetite. Nausea could occur as well as loose bowel movement. One may experience stomach cramps, vomiting, fever, fatigue or generalized aching.

Question 4

what are the signs of having a stomach flu?

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Vomiting/fever: These symptoms are no specific or limited to a stomach flu, but may be the only presenting signs.

Question 5

can you describe the initial signs of the stomach flu?

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Few: Vomiting. Later, abdominal pain, diarrhea, slight fever, weakness and just feeling bad.

Question 6

is constipation a sign of the stomach flu?

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Not usually: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, headache, fever, and chills are normal symptoms.

Question 7

is stomach flu an early sign of pregnancy?

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No: Stomach flu is not a sign of pregnancy. But some women may experience nausea and / or vomiting. Take a home pregnancy test to find out if you are pregnant.

Question 8

recently, i've been stressed, tired and constipated. when i did poop the color is yellowish, but now its dark green. is this a sign of stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

No: Many things cause constipation.  Stress is one. Get lots of rest, drink lots of water, eat fruit and if needed get miralax (polyethylene glycol).  It is safe and effective over several days.  Stomach flu makes you feel sick.  If you are feeling well stool color is not important unless you see blood.  That requires immediate investigation.   You may need stress management if you can't manage on your own. Read up on it.

Question 9

can you die from gastroenteritis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Rotavirus group a is the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide. It causes a dehydrating diarrhea in infants and young children. More than a half-million infants and young children worldwide die of rotavirus gastroenteritis each year (parashar et al, 2009). Fatalities from viral gastroenteritis are more likely to occur in those at the extremes of age or the immunocompromised.

Question 10

what causes gastroenteritis usually?

Accepted Answer

See below: The most common cause is one of the enteroviruses.

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