Question 1

how to cure stomach flu?

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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 2

what treats the stomach flu?

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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 3

will stomach flu go by itself ?

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

Question 4

is vernors good for the stomach flu?

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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 5

is there a stomach flu going around?

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

Question 6

i have had the stomach flu for 3 weeks?

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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 7

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.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of the stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Nausea/Vomiting: Stomach virus may start with vague symtoms, but vomiting and nausea are most prominent symptoms over first 24-48 hrs.  Additonal symptoms can include body aches, headache, abdominal pain, and even sore throat.  Fever can be part of illness first 1-3 dys. Most important is to stay well-hydrated by increasing intake of caffeine-free, low sugar fluids.

Question 9

if i have the stomach flu what should i eat?

Accepted Answer

Stomach Flu: 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 10

what types of foods are safe/unsafe while having the stomach flu?

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Stomach Flu: Start with clear liquid like water, soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks.  Sip often to prevent dehydration. Work up to solids with bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy &amp; high fat foods. Rest.

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