Question 1

can pedialyte cure vomitting due to stomach flu or virus in adults?

Accepted Answer

??Cure??: Pedialyte is commercial product that mimics the IV solution given for dehydration.It is a welcome product in dealing with infants & children whose fluid balance is easily altered by vomiting. It can be used as fluid replacement for adults but adult systems can often respond to half strength gateraid or many other less expensive products. Pedialyte has to curative powers beyond fluid replacement.

Question 2

is pedialyte better than coconut water and gatorade when someone has gastric flu / stomach flu ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pedialyte is formulated with just the right amounts of fluids and electrolytes to replace what you need. Coconut water has almost no electrolytes, and many of the gatorades have way to much sugars for use in gastroenteritis. However, with an adult or older child, any fluids are better than none and resultant dehydration.

Question 3

i have the stomach flu i drink a lot of pedialyte the vomiting is gone, but the diarrhea continues third day now .?

Accepted Answer

Solids: You can't make solid stool out of liquids - most people drink lots of fluids, but they forget to add back in real food, start with applesauce, toast with a little margarine, crackers, etc.

Question 4

how to cure stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Stomach Flu: It tends to run it's course. Be gentle with your GI tract. Start with clear liquid like water, soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. 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 5

what treats the stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

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, nicotine, caffeine, dairy &amp; high fat foods. Rest.

Question 6

will stomach flu go by itself ?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is self limit: Yes it gets better and you need fluids and supportive care

Question 7

is vernors good for the stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Ginger: Ginger has been shown to have various health benefits and studies show it to be beneficial for the treatment of nausea / vomiting, depending on the cause. Vernon ginger ale may or may not help, but fresh ginger tea or crystallized ginger is healthier and likely to be more effective.

Question 8

is there a stomach flu going around?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Depends on where you live?  As we are at the start of the school year gastroenteritis cases definitely start to increase.

Question 9

i have had the stomach flu for 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Might not be: stomach flu if it has lasted for 3 weeks.  Gastroenteritis symptoms may include: diarrhea , nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps/pain, headaches, muscular aches &amp;  pains as well as fever (low grade). Bloody stools are not usually associated with gastroenteritis. 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

Question 10

how to determine you have a stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: The symptoms of stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) can include: nausea, vomiting, headache, watery bowel movements (not bloody), abdominal cramps and a low fever. Your physician can confirm diagnosis.

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