Question 1

can someone tell me how to sleep with a stomach bug?

Accepted Answer

Upset stomach : Keeping you awake? Ginger can reduce nausea ; upset stomach. You can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on crystallized ginger. Or pour boiling water over freshly sliced organic ginger ; steep x 5 min in a covered pot. Sip.

Question 2

my heart keeps beating really fast and i have to keep going to the bathroom #2 and i could'nt sleep at all. is this a stomach bug?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like it: You likely either have a viral gastroenteritis ("stomach bug") or food poisoning. The rapid heart beat suggests that you've lost a significant amount of fluid.  You should try to increase your fluid intake (clear liquids) to avoid low blood pressure.

Question 3

if i have a stomach bug (gastro) is it possible to poop myself whilst sleeping? & if so how can i prevent it.

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It is possible, but: when one suffers from gastroenteritis, it is possible to have stool urgency so abrupt that you have incontinence of stool. Most of the time, however, one will awaken with cramping which will alert you that you need to get to the toilet immediately. Most people with normal anal sphincter tone will be able to reach the toilet before having an accident. Good luck.

Question 4

my daughter was in and out of sleep crying feeling sick, she then vomited once, now 5 hours later is fine. is this stomach flu?

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Mgt: There are many possible causes for her symptoms, but a self limited viral illness is one of the most common.
If she has fever and/or abdominal pain, please see the ED. Pneumonia may also present with vomiting.

Question 5

my 21 month old daughter has had the stomach bug. everyday she is fine but every night she throws up again and then falls back to sleep. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Stomach bug: I would suggest a bland diet and avoid juice and milk until well

Question 6

there been stomach bug going around my 4yr old son got he thrown up a lot and sleeping hand are at all drinking water but throws it up like hour later?

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Pediatrician: Have him evaluated by his pediatrician as dehydration is possible and if present, should be treated.

Question 7

i currently have the stomach flu. i can not sleep due to this excessive amount of saliva every time i close my mouth. any suggestions please help?

Accepted Answer

Use Antacids: Speaking more from personal experience than from medical perspective, you may want to swish with an antacid like maalox or pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate).  The excess salivation is probably due to the regurgitated stomach acid in your mouth from vomiting.  The antacids will counter that some and reduce the bitter taste as well.  Good luck.

Question 8

what would of happen to me if i fell asleep with the stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Would get some rest: The 'stomach flu' is typically a viral infection which causes vomiting for a day, followed by diarrhea for several days. It generally resolves on its own, but is very contagious, so good hand washing is important to minimize spread. Sleeping would just allow you to get some needed rest. Unless you have a significant neurological problem, the risk of aspirating your vomit is slim.

Question 9

is it likely to get ecoli or stomach bug from performing analingus on your partner who isnt sick or showing symptoms and just showered?

Accepted Answer

Technically, yes: It would be possible to contract E. Coli by analingus, but only few strains are problematic. Other intestinal infections like giardiasis and amebiasis can be sexually trasmitted in this way. Typical sexually transmitted germs, like gonorrhea and others, can be contracted if there is proctitis from infection caused by ano-genital contact. These must also be considered when practicing safe-sex.

Question 10

my fiancee and i both have a horrible stomach bug - is there any way to avoid giving it to my one month old daughter? i don't want to get her sick...

Accepted Answer

Wash your hands: Constantly!  Try to use sanitizer before you touch her. Of you have someone close to you that can keep her, even better. In addition, if you are breast feeding, make sure to give her your milk- you will be making antibodies against this in a few short days. Good luck.

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My heart keeps beating really fast and i have to keep going to the bathroom #2 and i could'nt sleep at all. is this a stomach bug?

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If i have a stomach bug (gastro) is it possible to poop myself whilst sleeping? & if so how can i prevent it.

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My daughter was in and out of sleep crying feeling sick, she then vomited once, now 5 hours later is fine. is this stomach flu?

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My 21 month old daughter has had the stomach bug. everyday she is fine but every night she throws up again and then falls back to sleep. suggestions?

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There been stomach bug going around my 4yr old son got he thrown up a lot and sleeping hand are at all drinking water but throws it up like hour later?

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I currently have the stomach flu. i can not sleep due to this excessive amount of saliva every time i close my mouth. any suggestions please help?

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What would of happen to me if i fell asleep with the stomach flu?

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Is it likely to get ecoli or stomach bug from performing analingus on your partner who isnt sick or showing symptoms and just showered?

A member asked:

My fiancee and i both have a horrible stomach bug - is there any way to avoid giving it to my one month old daughter? i don't want to get her sick...

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