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Take small and frequent sips of water, electrolyte drinks, broths or tea to stay hydrated with the stomach flu. Stick to a hydration schedule of drinking liquids every 30 minutes, if possible.
Infectious disease doctors break down how to treat the stomach bug, a.k.a. norovirus, at home and their top tips for getting through an upset stomach.
As if cold and flu season weren't bad enough, this winter is turning out to be a particularly bad one for stomach bugs. By Dec. 11, 495 outbreaks of norovirus had been reported nationwide ...
Gastroenteritis caused by viruses may last one to two days. Most people recover easily from a short episode of vomiting and diarrhea by drinking clear fluids to replace the fluid that was lost and then gradually progressing to a normal diet.
Norovirus presents itself much like food poisoning — with a rapid onset of nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain that generally lasts between one and three days. But there are a few key ...
Remarkably, inhaled isopropyl alcohol can be used to provide nausea and vomiting relief. [39] [40] Alcohol intolerance and alcohol allergy, while often confused due to their overlapping symptoms, have distinct biological mechanisms. Alcohol intolerance is mainly due to genetic variations that affect the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2). [24]
The norovirus, aka the "stomach flu," is continuing to circulate, causing more cases in the U.S. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and treatment.
Severe cases are characterized by profound jaundice, obtundation (ranging from drowsiness to unconsciousness), and progressive critical illness; the mortality rate is 50% within 30 days of onset despite best care. [3] Alcoholic hepatitis is distinct from cirrhosis caused by long-term alcohol consumption.