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Is it normal to experience side and lower back ache during stomach flu?

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Dr. Richard Ramos answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Yes: Musculoskeletal pain can occur with the flu. A stomach illness is also possible if you are vomiting a lot.

Answered 7/10/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Gastroenteritis: You can strain muscles if you are retching/ vomiting forcefully. Abdominal cramping can also occur.

Answered 1/5/2019

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