A member asked:

The stomach flu is going around in my area.. my sister has all the symptoms except throwing up.. is that normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Varied responses: Different people react differently to the same pathogens. Symptoms are not universal for any disease.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 9/8/2015

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Yes: Vomiting doesn't always occur with stomach flu. The symptoms of Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) can include: nausea, vomiting, headache, watery bowel movements (not bloody), abdominal cramps and a low fever.

Answered 10/24/2018

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A member asked:

The stomach flu is going around in my area.. my sister has all the symptoms except throwing up.. is that normal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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