Question 1

is it normal to experience side and lower back ache during stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Musculoskeletal pain can occur with the flu.  A stomach illness is also possible if you are vomiting a lot.

Question 2

had the stomach flu and also experienced lower back/kidney pain during that time.  been 4 days, is this normal and how long will it last?

Accepted Answer

No: You have symptoms which could be serious and should see your physician.  He/she will listen to you, do a physical examinarion, run some tests, and let you know what's going on.

Question 3

can existing gastritis be irritated by gastroenteritis? had stomach flu but now abd is sore including back and have some constipation .. no appetite

Accepted Answer

Yes: But if you are experiencing other symptoms, be checked for other causes of which there are many. All the best.

Question 4

stomach flu, vomitting stopped & fever gone after 1 day.stomac sore, waves of bad cramps keep coming, especially lying down, when will it stop?normal?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: Do you have diarrhea? get stool sample . Would also consider adding ranitidine/ prevacid in case  there is element of reflux, simethicone (GAS-X) for gas  and  probiotic .  f/u/ w /MD if not improved  in24-48 hours

Question 5

had a bad case of stomach flu. now neck is so stiff and sore and have shooting pain down right arm and can barely move it. is this serious?

Accepted Answer

ER or Urgent Care: I would advise an ER or Urgent Care evaluation ASAP.  While your symptoms may be from a pinched nerve in the neck, there is a chance this could be from meningitis.  If you had vomiting and diarrhea, this is likely stomach flu, and your vomiting strained the muscles in your neck - you still could benefit from medical care.  If you have had vomiting only, go to the ER for further testing ASAP.

Question 6

i have had the stomach flu twice in two weeks (no vomiting though), both with severe joint pains and pain behind my kidney. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Urine infection: You should consider urinary tract infection as a possibility (pyelonephritis). Urinalysis could be very useful.

Question 7

can you have a sore throat or develop one when you have the 24 hour flu or stomach flu as they call it ?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, but...: New throat pain can be strep throat (antibiotics are needed), a cold or a flu (antivirals might be used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or acid reflux. Usually, a person sees his doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (to see if a prescription is needed). Stomach flu often is viral, and viruses can cause sore throat.

Question 8

burning r side tongue & big tastebuds bilateral 4weeks. saw dr all ok. b12, folate, ferritin normal. trying biotine mouthwash. had stomach flu 3 days ago& cold sore. now small bump where tongue burns. nervous tongue cancer. or probable virus-canker??

Accepted Answer

: If MD checked you out you have nothing to worry about. If the new 'bump' is not better in a few days., let her/him check you again

Question 9

tender abdomen after painful stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Diagnosis: The initial assumption that you have a "stomach flu" (whatever that means), may well be incorrect, but would need more info.  A tender (meaning painful to the touch) abdomen is a disturbing symptom and one which should be described to a doctor who can then examine this themselves.  Please see a professional soon.

Question 10

what does a tender abdomen after painful stomach flu mean?

Accepted Answer

Visit to your doctor: You should not have tender abdomen , see your doctor to rule out any acute abdominal conditions are not setting in.

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Is it normal to experience side and lower back ache during stomach flu?

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Had the stomach flu and also experienced lower back/kidney pain during that time. been 4 days, is this normal and how long will it last?

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Can existing gastritis be irritated by gastroenteritis? had stomach flu but now abd is sore including back and have some constipation .. no appetite

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Stomach flu, vomitting stopped & fever gone after 1 day.stomac sore, waves of bad cramps keep coming, especially lying down, when will it stop?normal?

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Had a bad case of stomach flu. now neck is so stiff and sore and have shooting pain down right arm and can barely move it. is this serious?

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I have had the stomach flu twice in two weeks (no vomiting though), both with severe joint pains and pain behind my kidney. what should i do?

A member asked:

Can you have a sore throat or develop one when you have the 24 hour flu or stomach flu as they call it ?

A member asked:

Burning r side tongue & big tastebuds bilateral 4weeks. saw dr all ok. b12, folate, ferritin normal. trying biotine mouthwash. had stomach flu 3 days ago& cold sore. now small bump where tongue burns. nervous tongue cancer. or probable virus-canker??

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Tender abdomen after painful stomach flu?

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What does a tender abdomen after painful stomach flu mean?

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