Question 1

if my roommate possibly has gastroenteritis and threw up in our bathroom can i shower without getting sick?

Accepted Answer

Dirty Shower: Ok to shower, but dont' drink the drain water. Gastroenteritis is most commonly transferred by ingesting the virus in fluids. Casual contact in the shower should not be a problem.

Question 2

how can i avoid the stomach flu at college? i live in a suite with one roommate, and two others that we share a bathroom with. if they get it, is there anyway i can avoid it?

Accepted Answer

: Use a bleach based cleanser as directed, clean surfaces and door knobs, use hand sanitizer and good hand washing. Have COVID 19 screening if you have symptoms.

Question 3

is it possible to get the stomach flu without vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The term stomach flu is a collection of illnesses not a single germ. A variety of adenoviruses  & enteroviruses can attack areas of the digestive tract & follow a variety of patterns.Since the term involves the stomach, most will involve some belly pain  & intolerance to some foods, vomiting, cramps or diarrhea at some point. Some may pass through the  system with fever as its only feature.

Question 4

can you get rid of the stomach flu without vomiting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Whether you vomit or not has nothing to due with developing resistance to this infection and clearing it from your body.

Question 5

threw up twice in one week after i had almost recovered from the stomach flu. does this mean i'm still sick?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: may have left your GI tract irritated or thrown off your natural probiotics. That is why a gentle and bland diet is recommended as a  transition. However, it is possible the two episodes of vomiting weren't associated with the recent bout of stomach flu. Take care.

Question 6

boyfriend had stomach flu for 4 days, stopped fever on day 2 and stopped vomiting day 3. how many days do i need to wait to kiss him and not get it?

Accepted Answer

Stomach flu: Usually that course is a week to 2 weeks range. 
Good hand washing and avoidance of intimacy x 1 week is recommended to avoid contagion.

Question 7

can a person get heartburn after a episode os stomach flu?  did not having any vomiting during flu so no esphogus irritation.  tum & vinigar no help

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible : This can happen if you have had a cold, and your nutritional status is reduced, and if you had any alcohol, or other irritants to your stomach. Also if you're not hydrating well, or eating spicy foods, or anything else challenging your digestion, you can easily have heartburn occurring. Digestion is temporarily affected by the stomach flu, so make sure that you are taking probiotics to rebuild your system.

Question 8

how long does stomach flu last? symptoms: temp range from 97*-100.4*
diarrhea (12 hours of it on 2 different days)
migraine
vomiting (briefly, but nauseated the entire week)
i got these symptoms last monday and was sick through friday.  had a brief relaps

Accepted Answer

You : You may be dealing with a bacterial infectious process. For this you will need antibiotics. Your doctor may want to do some tests of your stool to check for certain pathogens prior to treatment. In the meantime maintain hydration and eat a bland diet until you improve.
I hope you are better soon.

Question 9

every 2 months i get severe nausea & vomiting. all tests are 'normal'. doc says its just bad luck w/ stomach flu. could there be another cause?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Guy or gal?  If gal, could be related to hormones, menses, ovulation (perhaps just from one of the ovaries, thus every other month).  Check timing of symptoms with menstrual cycle.
Could be cyclic vomiting syndrome; could be other triggers for the symptoms, could even be migraine related.  Could be other stuff too.
Keep looking.

Question 10

vomiting (light pink) and diarrhea. period (day 1) and sick.  stomach flu or bad period cramps?

Accepted Answer

Can't say: because those symptoms might occur with either. However, if you don't normally get these sx's with menses that makes it more likely that you could have a viral gastroenteritis. 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,

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How can i avoid the stomach flu at college? i live in a suite with one roommate, and two others that we share a bathroom with. if they get it, is there anyway i can avoid it?

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Is it possible to get the stomach flu without vomiting?

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Can you get rid of the stomach flu without vomiting?

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Threw up twice in one week after i had almost recovered from the stomach flu. does this mean i'm still sick?

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Boyfriend had stomach flu for 4 days, stopped fever on day 2 and stopped vomiting day 3. how many days do i need to wait to kiss him and not get it?

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Can a person get heartburn after a episode os stomach flu? did not having any vomiting during flu so no esphogus irritation. tum & vinigar no help

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How long does stomach flu last? symptoms: temp range from 97*-100.4* diarrhea (12 hours of it on 2 different days) migraine vomiting (briefly, but nauseated the entire week) i got these symptoms last monday and was sick through friday. had a brief relaps

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Every 2 months i get severe nausea & vomiting. all tests are 'normal'. doc says its just bad luck w/ stomach flu. could there be another cause?

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Vomiting (light pink) and diarrhea. period (day 1) and sick. stomach flu or bad period cramps?

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How long does stomach flu last? symptoms: temp range from 97-100.4 diarrhea (12 hours of it on 2 different days) migraine vomiting (briefly, but nauseated the entire week) i got these symptoms last monday and was sick through friday. had a brief relaps