Question 1

how long would the normal stomach flu take to develop in your system and start showing symptoms.?

Accepted Answer

6--10 days: The "incubation period" for most common gastrointestinal viral illnesses is 6-10 days. Cerain viruses, such as hepatitis a and b viruses, can take up to 6 months from infection to onset of symptoms.

Question 2

just had a pretty bad case of the stomach flu, most symptoms are pretty much gone, but i looked at my tongue today it is is covered in this white stuff. is this normal from the stomach flu or?

Accepted Answer

: White coated tongue occurs very frequently with many infections and other medical conditions. This is entirely normal. It should clear up in a few days.

Question 3

the stomach flu is going around in my area.. my sister has all the symptoms except throwing up.. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Varied responses: Different people react differently to the same pathogens.  Symptoms are not universal for any disease.

Question 4

am i preganant?.. i had a period that was only 4 days rather than my normal 6 days...my stomach has been upset it feels lik stomach flu.i take birthco

Accepted Answer

Maybe: The only way to know for sure is to take a home pregnancy test, available in most grocery and variety stores.  The sooner you know, the sooner you can achieve optimal health for you and potentially your developing baby.

Question 5

is it safe to take zofran with the stomach flu before vomiting starts? does it make the flu worse or last longer?

Accepted Answer

: If one is nauseous, then zofran can help. If there is no nausea or vomiting, then there is no reason to take zofran. But overall, it does not worsen the underlying illness or cause it to last longer.

Question 6

after having stomach flu i have been experiencing minor symptoms of dehydration like not urinating normally and a headache. should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Iv fluids are indicated if signs of dehydration develop to prevent kidney from shutting down.

Question 7

how to get the stomach flu out of your system?

Accepted Answer

Your Immune System: Most stomach illness are caused by viruses that your body's immune system will fight off.  The "out of your" system philosophy may come from advice by medical professionals not to treat diarrhea aggressivley.  This recommendation is not made because the diarrhea "gets it out of your system" but rather because of side effects of some of those anti-diarrhea medicines.

Question 8

how long is the stomach flu bug in your system before it starts to make you ill?

Accepted Answer

Viral illnesses: Not everyone gets ill when around viral illnesses. Usually the incubation period for flu like viruses is two to three days.

Question 9

i just had a 36 hour bout of stomach flu, i guess norovirus. after 2 days my wife is showing the same symptoms, is it possible for me to get it again?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: If you had a viral gastroenteritis that was passed to your wife, it would be unlikely that you would get that exact strain of virus again.

Question 10

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.

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How long would the normal stomach flu take to develop in your system and start showing symptoms

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How long would the normal stomach flu take to develop in your system and start showing symptoms.?

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Just had a pretty bad case of the stomach flu, most symptoms are pretty much gone, but i looked at my tongue today it is is covered in this white stuff. is this normal from the stomach flu or?

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The stomach flu is going around in my area.. my sister has all the symptoms except throwing up.. is that normal?

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Am i preganant?.. i had a period that was only 4 days rather than my normal 6 days...my stomach has been upset it feels lik stomach flu.i take birthco

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Is it safe to take zofran with the stomach flu before vomiting starts? does it make the flu worse or last longer?

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After having stomach flu i have been experiencing minor symptoms of dehydration like not urinating normally and a headache. should i go to the er?

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How to get the stomach flu out of your system?

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How long is the stomach flu bug in your system before it starts to make you ill?

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I just had a 36 hour bout of stomach flu, i guess norovirus. after 2 days my wife is showing the same symptoms, is it possible for me to get it again?

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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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