A member asked:

Mum had vomiting possibly a stomach viral thing. she's lost her appetite days leading up to it and today only managed to eat toast.she's 58. worrying?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

NO!: not to worry...most of these GI flu "bugs" last 5-7 days TOPS...Have your "Mum" inform her PCP what is going on. HE/She will know what viruses are "around" and how long they are lasting! Hope this is helpful and Mum feels better very soon! DR Z

Answered 8/19/2017

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