Question 1

after having the stomach flu is it normal to have a light and dark green lumpy stool?

Accepted Answer

Not abnormal: After having a viral syndrome affecting your digestive tract, it may take a while before your bowels return to their previous pattern.  Try to be patient, and gradually increase your diet when you are feeling better. Call your doctor if you have black stools or blood in your stools. Good luck.

Question 2

diagnosed with stomach flu on monday haven't thrown up or had stool since thursday can i eat normally now? fries, pickles, chips, etc...

Accepted Answer

I don't recommend it: If you are recovering from "stomach flu" and are starting to feel hungry again, no vomiting or diarrhea, it's fine to start adding solids to your diet, however I would take it easy af first. Try something bland, low in fat, and easy to digest (chicken noodle soup, crackers, toast etc) before trying anything oily, fried, or spicy!  Your digestive system is recovering, you don't want to shock it! :)

Question 3

is it normal to have pale and soft stools after stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will take several days to recover completely-so your  stools may remain softer and lighter than normal for several days or even a week or more, and they may be more frequent than normal.

Question 4

why would it be that my child is still having liquid stool after 48 hours of stomach flu?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea : Viral gastroenteritis may last up to a week, make you your child is drinking pedialyte or other electrolyte containing drinks. Slowly and gradually the stool consistency will become normal. Brat diet can be helpful. Stop all juices. If no improvement after a week better see his doctor.

Question 5

could a stomach flu cause you to have black stool?

Accepted Answer

No: The most common causes of black stool are peptobismol (or similar medications), iron supplements, and gastrointestinal bleeding.  If you haven't been taking peptobismol or iron and your stool is black (often tarry), you should see a doctor right away.

Question 6

do i have the stomach flu if i am experiencing digestive problems, flu-like symptoms, light coloured stool?

Accepted Answer

You may have: You may have stomach flu, or another virus causing your symptoms.

Question 7

my 5 year old had the stomach flu last week, started on monday. she is better, but her stools are very soft and still far more frequent than usual, about 4 to 6 hours after she has eaten, is this normal after a tummy bug?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can take a while for things to normalize. I find applesauce, bananas &amp; rice are natural plugs that help firm them earlier.

Question 8

i've had a bad case of the stomach flu for past few days and now my stool is yellow to pale orange. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Virus: If this is a viral intestinal tract infection causing diarrhea or loose stools, the color change is to be expected due to more rapid transit of stools through the intestinal tract and would be a temporary situation. Disorders of liver, pancreas or gall bladder can also cause these color changes. If bm's don't revert to normal after several days, consult your physician or gastroenterologist .

Question 9

stomach flu 2 days ago vomiting and dieherra only took gravol i stopped getting symptoms but now have dark stools could it be from gravol or flu?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilitie: dark stool is usually not a symptom of a GI virus. If the stool is black or dark red in color and has a foul odor, it could be a sign of G.I. bleeding. If this is the case, seek help immediately. Although Gravol does not cause dark stools, several G.I. medications can, including Pepto-Bismol or bismuth- containing medications. If it persists, you should see your doctor. Good luck.

Question 10

i've had the stomach flu last week, now my stool is turning green and i have cramping and a possible fever. is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Green poop: I'd have a stool culture done.

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After having the stomach flu is it normal to have a light and dark green lumpy stool?

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Diagnosed with stomach flu on monday haven't thrown up or had stool since thursday can i eat normally now? fries, pickles, chips, etc...

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Is it normal to have pale and soft stools after stomach flu?

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Why would it be that my child is still having liquid stool after 48 hours of stomach flu?

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Could a stomach flu cause you to have black stool?

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Do i have the stomach flu if i am experiencing digestive problems, flu-like symptoms, light coloured stool?

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My 5 year old had the stomach flu last week, started on monday. she is better, but her stools are very soft and still far more frequent than usual, about 4 to 6 hours after she has eaten, is this normal after a tummy bug?

A member asked:

I've had a bad case of the stomach flu for past few days and now my stool is yellow to pale orange. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Stomach flu 2 days ago vomiting and dieherra only took gravol i stopped getting symptoms but now have dark stools could it be from gravol or flu?

A member asked:

I've had the stomach flu last week, now my stool is turning green and i have cramping and a possible fever. is it dangerous?

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