Please share an interesting fact about dealing with the stomach flu.

Ignore: One of the most critical issues when treating this is appropriate electrolyte and fluid replacement!

Ignore: Stay hydrated with small, frequent sips of Pedialyte or Gatorade.

Ignore: Anise tea with peppermint leaves is fantastic to settle symptoms of stomach flu.

Ignore: Rest the gut.No food or milk,just clear liquids like pedialyte/gatoraid for day 1.Day 2, carbs.

Ignore: " stomach flu"is short lived; symptoms after 48 hours suggest a different problem.

Ignore: Carbonated beverages rarely help. The sugar content is too high and will actually increase upset.

Ignore: The most dangerous issue with the stomach flu is dehydration, especially if both vomiting & diarrhea.

Ignore: Hand washing is critical to prevent spread.

Ignore: Stomach flu is not the same virus as seasonal flu. See your doctor if it goes on for > 48 hrs.

Ignore: Ensure adequate hydration. If you can't drink water, try ice chips.

Ignore: Use anti-emetics to help avoid dehydration. Oral re-hydration is always more efficient than IV.

Ignore: Simple carbs like pasta or cracker are easier to digest and coconut juice or water is great hydratio.

Ignore: A teaspoon of electrolyte fluid(like gatoraid) every 5 minutes will often help keep you hydrated.

Ignore: Don't eat anything, Drink fluids. Everthying should be better in 24 hrs.

Stomach: Stomach flu is transmitted via infected food or liquids or through contact w infected people.

Ignore: Practicing hand washing is essential to prevent the spread.