Question 1

how long after being exposed to a very mild stomach flu would i notice symptoms. been 48 hours and i feel fine? also very emetophobic

Accepted Answer

Depends: This will vary with the causative virus. The more common ones (norovirus, adenovirus, calcivirus, etc.) will have an incubation period not to exceed 50 hrs. You are probably safe.

Question 2

for what length of time do stomach flu symptoms last?

Accepted Answer

Duration: According to the cdc, viral gastroenteritis usually has a duration of one to ten days (depending on the specific virus).

Question 3

i had stomach flu symptoms for 2 days and felt fine yesterday then they came back last night what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Stay hydrated: Make sure you're taking enough fluids, and eat only a bland diet until you feel completely better. This means easy to digest foods like rice, bananas, toast, plain baked potato, broth, etc.   Avoid fried, heavy, fatty, saucy, creamy foods until your condition has returned to normal (and consider avoiding all that same stuff for your general health after you're better).

Question 4

stomach flu symptoms started sunday, subsided a moderate amount monday & came back tuesday. is it common for symptoms to ebb and flow like that??

Accepted Answer

Maybe not the flu?: Here's a helpful link from the CDC regarding classic flu symptoms and severity:  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/symptoms.htm

Question 5

how to treat stomach flu symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: Start with clear liquid like water, soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip, sip, sip. 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 6

for what length of time are you contagious for after youre done experiencing stomach flu symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the cause of the  symptoms, type of virus, if caused by viral infection.

Question 7

had unprotected anal sex 4 days ago, my partner was on prep and i was not. i'm now experiencing stomach flu symptoms, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No risk, not HIV: Your partner would not be on preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) if he had HIV. Even there were some sort of mistake and he has HIV, the PrEP would have suppressed it and prevented transmission of the virus. You definitely are not at risk for HIV from this exposure. In addition, "stomach flu symptoms" (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) do not suggest a new HIV infection. No worries!

Question 8

i have typical stomach flu symptoms but ten times worse. i have lost five pounds overnight and am a 20 yr old anorexic girl.  should i go to the er?

Accepted Answer

Yes: with your medical condition the risk of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance is tremendous. Seek medical
care immediately!

Question 9

what is the best at home remedy for stomach flu symptoms? i.e. vomiting, lethargy?

Accepted Answer

: Stay well hydrated (plenty of fluids) and sit tight. Gastrointestinal viral infections ("stomach flu") usually lasts only a few days, and nausea and vomiting only a day or two. Good luck.

Question 10

having breast tenderness in one breast that started 4 days after my period ended. also having stomach flu symptoms. have never had sex. cause?

Accepted Answer

Simple: Sounds like you are having breast tenderness from elevated hormones. Indeed, you may have a gastrointestinal bug as well.
If those GI symptoms persists, see your doctor.

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How long after being exposed to a very mild stomach flu would i notice symptoms. been 48 hours and i feel fine? also very emetophobic

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For what length of time do stomach flu symptoms last?

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I had stomach flu symptoms for 2 days and felt fine yesterday then they came back last night what should i do?

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Stomach flu symptoms started sunday, subsided a moderate amount monday & came back tuesday. is it common for symptoms to ebb and flow like that??

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How to treat stomach flu symptoms?

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For what length of time are you contagious for after youre done experiencing stomach flu symptoms?

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Had unprotected anal sex 4 days ago, my partner was on prep and i was not. i'm now experiencing stomach flu symptoms, should i be concerned?

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I have typical stomach flu symptoms but ten times worse. i have lost five pounds overnight and am a 20 yr old anorexic girl. should i go to the er?

A member asked:

What is the best at home remedy for stomach flu symptoms? i.e. vomiting, lethargy?

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Having breast tenderness in one breast that started 4 days after my period ended. also having stomach flu symptoms. have never had sex. cause?

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