Question 1

Can taking immodium make the stomach bug worse?

Accepted Answer

It may slow down your clearance of the irritant. This is why in children we avoid anti-diarrhea medications.

Question 2

Should i take immodium and or gravol with the stomach flu? or will it make me more ill , keeping the virus in my body ? thanks

Accepted Answer

When fighting the "stomach flu" (which is not always influenza), the most important thing is to stay hydrated. Take small sips of water and/or dilute gatorade, or pedialyte. If you vomit it up, wait 30 min or so and try again, slowly. If you can't keep anything down, er.

Anti-diarrhea meds aren't bad but you should consult your doctor, as it could mask other things. Hydration is still the key.

Question 3

Will imodium (loperamide) help my stomach flu and diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Loperamide is an opioid-receptor agonist in the myenteric plexus of the large intestine; by itself it does not affect the central nervous system.  It will alleviate diarrhea in many cases but must be used with caution if one suspects true colitis with salmonella, shigella, e. Coli or clostridium difficile since it may precipitate toxic megacolon.

Question 4

Will imodium (loperamide) work with stomach flu diarrhea and can i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Immodium is an excellent symptomatic treatment for diarrhea, only for diarrhea, and one should not use it if there is blood in your diarrhea. It will not help a stomach problem like vomiting from a stomach flu. You may drink alcohol, but this is not the best kind of liquid to take if your stomach is upset. Alcohol has a direct irritating affect on the stomach lining, also promotes bowel movements.

Question 5

Last night, stomach was cramping and had one bout of diarrhea. took imodium (loperamide) and, while stomach a little bubbly, feel ok. stomach flu? contagious?

Accepted Answer

Acute GI illness most commonly either viral infection or food poisoning with a preformed toxin. Both are most commonly self-limited and if you have no further symptoms you should be fine.  If it is viral it can be very communicable (usually norovirus).

Question 6

I think i may have a stomach bug. i've been nauseous and have thrown up 2 times and have had diarrhea all day. should i take immodium? this sucks.

Accepted Answer

Yes it does.  I normally don't recommend taking Immodium if you can avoid it, bc if you had food poisoning you can trap the bacteria inside you and can take that much longer to get better.  Do the BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, toast) diet and drink plenty of fluids, and hopefully this is the stomach bug of the 24-48 variety and you feel better soon.

Question 7

Could taking florastor select immunity boost probiotics help someone recover from a stomach bug faster? if so, what's the recommended dosage of it?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics are just capsules that contain inactive germ colonies that will activate and live in your gut. The blend of these germs is known to be benign acting and their presence can push out more toxic germs. There is no set dosing schedule although the company will list a suggested dose in their information. Some find them helpful.

Question 8

How to stop the stomach bug?

Accepted Answer

But it will help. 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 9

What are the symptoms for stomach bug?

Accepted Answer

Stomach bug also known as stomach flu or somach virus.The symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever.It can sometimes be associated with upper respiritory symptoms and fatigue.The symptoms with hydration and supportive therapy usually subside in 48 to 72 hours.

Question 10

How is a stomach bug passed from person to person?

Accepted Answer

Most viruses can be spread through droplets in the air.  Others come from exposure to actual bugs in the feces.  How does that happen....Not everyone washes their hands after wiping.  Makes you want to wash more often, huh?!

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Should i take immodium and or gravol with the stomach flu? or will it make me more ill , keeping the virus in my body ? thanks

Will imodium (loperamide) help my stomach flu and diarrhea?

Will imodium (loperamide) work with stomach flu diarrhea and can i drink alcohol?

Last night, stomach was cramping and had one bout of diarrhea. took imodium (loperamide) and, while stomach a little bubbly, feel ok. stomach flu? contagious?

I think i may have a stomach bug. i've been nauseous and have thrown up 2 times and have had diarrhea all day. should i take immodium? this sucks.

Could taking florastor select immunity boost probiotics help someone recover from a stomach bug faster? if so, what's the recommended dosage of it?

How to stop the stomach bug?

What are the symptoms for stomach bug?

How is a stomach bug passed from person to person?

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