Question 1

Really bad acid reflux and heartburn after flu and stomach flu. how do i get rid of this? my chest feels full of pressure and my stomach hurts.

Accepted Answer

I would try some over the counter medications such as Pepcid AC, and TUMS. If this does not work, then you may want to step up to Nexium.

Question 2

My gerd was under control with prilosec. three days after the stomach flu hit it's awful again. is there a connection?

Accepted Answer

A "stomach flu" can be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and "heartburn" that can mimic your usual GERD, and it can be so relentless that your Prilosec is simply not helping right now.  It's doubtful that this stomach flu in the short term would have worsened your GERD for the long term.  Give it a few more days and hopefully you'll start feeling better in this regard.

Question 3

Bad heartburn turned into stomach flu. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

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 4

What can stomach flu be from?  i have severe cramps, heartburn and gas for the past three days especially after i finish eating

Accepted Answer

Your symptoms pint towards a digestion problem rather than a stomach flu. Please consult your doctor if it continues.

Question 5

Have stomach (flu test neg) illness. went to clinic, no definitive diagnosis. vomiting on empty stomach yesterday. none today, feeling better, & able to eat some plain foods. heartburn for about 5 hrs tonight i assume from acid/bile. tums okay ?

Accepted Answer

But ginger might be better. Place thin slivers of fresh organic ginger in tea pot with boiling water – steep for 5 minutes & then slowly sip.

Question 6

I've had a stomach flu and now have bad indigestion which is uncomfortable, is there anything i can take or should i just let it run it's course?

Accepted Answer

is ongoing then drink clear liquid like water, 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 & high fat foods. Rest. If you are beyond the worst of it and have residual indigestion then you can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on >

Question 7

Why am i sweating so much now. had the stomach flu feel like im getting over everything now. its been 3 days ?

Accepted Answer

Viral gastroenteritis /Stomach Flu,  may appear within one to three days after you're infected and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms usually last just a day or two,  occasionally they may persist as long as 10 days.   Sx  starts off with diarrhea, stomach discomfort,  bout fatigue, , clammy sweat (no fever).  Caution: About 4.8 % Americans suffer from Hyperhidrosis,  seek Rx, if it persist.

Question 8

How does stomach flu start?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

How common is the stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

How does the stomach flu begin?

Accepted Answer

Stomach virus may start with vague symtoms, but vomiting and nausea are most prominent symptoms over first 24-48 hrs.  These is usually followed by onset of diarrhea which is typically last symptom to resolve.  Fever can be part of illness first 1-3 dys.

Heartburn after stomach flu

Really bad acid reflux and heartburn after flu and stomach flu. how do i get rid of this? my chest feels full of pressure and my stomach hurts.

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My gerd was under control with prilosec. three days after the stomach flu hit it's awful again. is there a connection?

Bad heartburn turned into stomach flu. what do you suggest?

What can stomach flu be from? i have severe cramps, heartburn and gas for the past three days especially after i finish eating

Have stomach (flu test neg) illness. went to clinic, no definitive diagnosis. vomiting on empty stomach yesterday. none today, feeling better, & able to eat some plain foods. heartburn for about 5 hrs tonight i assume from acid/bile. tums okay ?

I've had a stomach flu and now have bad indigestion which is uncomfortable, is there anything i can take or should i just let it run it's course?

Why am i sweating so much now. had the stomach flu feel like im getting over everything now. its been 3 days ?

How does stomach flu start?

How common is the stomach flu?

How does the stomach flu begin?

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