Question 1

how do you treat a stomach virus?

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Symptomatic ally: You should stop eating solids and avoid milk products and drink a great deal especially liquids fortified with electrolytes to avoid dehydration.

Question 2

i was told that i might have a stomach virus. what are the symptoms and can i treat it at home?

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Stomach Virus: The typical symptoms of a viral gastroenteritis include one or more of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.

If diarrhea is bloody, you are unable to keep down fluid and become dehydrated, symptoms do not resolve, they worsen, or you get other symptoms, these would definitely need medical evaluation.

Very important to remain hydrated. Also typically should avoid spicy foods.

Question 3

what happens if you don't get a stomach virus treated? i always have to puke for the past 2 days & can't puke

Accepted Answer

It will usually: resolve without treatment. According to the CDC, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of 1 to 10 days (depending on the specific virus). The average is 1 to 3 days.

Question 4

how can i treat an upset stomach that's not from stomach virus in

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Nausea remedy: Nausea can be addressed with ginger. Ginger ale. Ginger tea. Crystallized ginger. For ginger tea. Pour boiling water over freshly sliced, organic ginger. Allow to steep for at least 5 minutes in a potted lid. Cool and sip. Acupuncture also works well for nausea.

Question 5

how properly to treat a 7 yr old with stomach virus, and what should the child be drinking or eating?

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5: Most viral illness are self limiting. If it lasts more than 7-8 days discuss with your doctor. Start with water, pedialyte and then advance to brat diet would be recommended.

Question 6

stomach virus. signs?

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Stomach virus signs: Enteric viruses, at least the self-limited kind, typically cause: nausea, queasiness, diarrhea, abdominal cramping.  Of course, these are non-specific symptoms that can be attributed to almost any acute insult to the gut (regardless of mild or severe). Persistent symptoms, bleeding, dehydration, unremitting vomiting, progressive abdominal pain deserve immediate medical attention & treatment.

Question 7

how to cure the stomach virus?

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You don't "cure" it: Start w clear liquid like water,  slightly flattened 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 &amp; high fat foods. Rest.

Question 8

what to do with stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Stomach Virus: 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 9

what can help with a stomach virus?

Accepted Answer

Brat diet, liquids: Car liquids in small amounts as tolerated then advance diet as tolerated. For diarrhea brat diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast (crackers) ). Yogurt also helps restore normal bacteria in the colon.

Question 10

how to take care of a stomach virus!?

Accepted Answer

Supportive measures: Often, a "stomach virus" involves several days of variable amounts of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. To put the stomach to relative rest; eat bland foods (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast). You may also consider other stomach soothers and Imodium (loperamide) ad if diarrhea is prominent. If vomiting symptoms are not quieting, you may need to see your fp for suppositories so you can maintain oral rehydration!

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