Question 1

my chest,throat, and legs ache after the stomach flu (it mainly consisted of me dry heaving stomach acid) is this normal and what can i do for relief?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection?: Sounds about right for an acute viral illness. If it does not begin to improve quickly, becomes worse or you develop new symptoms it may then be time to seek medical assistance. Hope it clears up soon.

Question 2

in the past 3 hours have had 2 episodes of diarrhea. also vomited violently 2x, all that came up was stomach acid and saliva. still feel like more diarrhea and vomiting is on the way. can you have stomach flu with an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can have gastroenteritis even if there is nothing to vomit up.

Question 3

how can i get rid of acid reflux after the stomachflu?
i got over a weeklong bout w stomach flu and now i have horrible acid reflux! is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Wasthis actually flu: Elevate the head of bed. Nothing to eat 4 hrs pre sleep and a ppi ona daily basis- if no better in a short time- get an endoscopy.

Question 4

i had the stomach flu 4 days ago that lasted 24 hours and since then i have been experiencing chest pain similar to severe acid reflux, chest tightnes?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Chest pain due to reflux is a diagnosis of exclusion. Go to your PCP and get evaluated for Chest Pain or to the ER if they last more than 5 minutes or if severe dial 911

Question 5

my family had 24 hr stomach flu, then me. now have a pain in the middle of stomach above belly button, feels like a punch. also acid reflux & headache?

Accepted Answer

Common: Sounds like you have a viral gastroenteritis a well. Rec a bland diet and otc acid suppression.

Question 6

have had stomach flu for 5 days. no vomiting but everything else. should i take ppi to counter bad heartburn or is acid needed to fight infection?

Accepted Answer

PPI's take: to long to be effective. Try taking OTC H-2 Blocker (eg PEPCID (famotidine) AC) plus a liquid antacid but AVOID MAGNESIUM (eg Maalox) this may cause diarrhea!

Hope this helps
BTW Acid does NOT fight the infection!

Question 7

have stomach (flu test neg) illness. went to clinic, no definitive diagnosis. vomiting on empty stomach yesterday. none today, feeling better, & able to eat some plain foods. heartburn for about 5 hrs tonight i assume from acid/bile. tums okay ?

Accepted Answer

Tums would be ok: But ginger might be better. Place thin slivers of fresh organic ginger in tea pot with boiling water – steep for 5 minutes &amp; then slowly sip.

Question 8

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 9

how does stomach flu start?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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A member asked:

My chest,throat, and legs ache after the stomach flu (it mainly consisted of me dry heaving stomach acid) is this normal and what can i do for relief?

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In the past 3 hours have had 2 episodes of diarrhea. also vomited violently 2x, all that came up was stomach acid and saliva. still feel like more diarrhea and vomiting is on the way. can you have stomach flu with an empty stomach?

A member asked:

How can i get rid of acid reflux after the stomachflu? i got over a weeklong bout w stomach flu and now i have horrible acid reflux! is this normal?

A member asked:

I had the stomach flu 4 days ago that lasted 24 hours and since then i have been experiencing chest pain similar to severe acid reflux, chest tightnes?

A member asked:

My family had 24 hr stomach flu, then me. now have a pain in the middle of stomach above belly button, feels like a punch. also acid reflux & headache?

A member asked:

Have had stomach flu for 5 days. no vomiting but everything else. should i take ppi to counter bad heartburn or is acid needed to fight infection?

A member asked:

Have stomach (flu test neg) illness. went to clinic, no definitive diagnosis. vomiting on empty stomach yesterday. none today, feeling better, & able to eat some plain foods. heartburn for about 5 hrs tonight i assume from acid/bile. tums okay ?

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How to cure stomach flu?

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How does stomach flu start?

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What treats the stomach flu?

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