| Contracting stomach flu symptoms can be very | | | | enough to expose a person to it. If you share drinks, |
| depressing! You can find yourself stuck in the toilet | | | | utensils or buying food prepared by someone with |
| for days. Diarrhea is the one of the main stomach flu | | | | the virus, you can also develop stomach flu |
| symptoms. Some people also experience vomiting. | | | | symptoms within a few days. Those who not wash |
| What happens to cause stomach flu symptoms is | | | | their hands properly after using the bathroom are |
| that the cells along the small intestinal lining becomes | | | | more than likely to pass along the virus. Eating food |
| damaged due to a viral infection. Contrary to what | | | | grown in viral infected soil or in contaminated waters |
| people think, stomach flu is not caused by a bacteria | | | | can also cause you to get stomach flu symptoms. It |
| or even close to the virus that causes influenza. | | | | is a fact that viruses live virtually everywhere. |
| Stomach flu is also known as viral gastroenteritis or | | | | Strangely, some people do not get a stomach virus |
| stomach virus. | | | | but can still pass along the infection. That explains |
| The damaged cells leaks fluid which causes diarrhea | | | | why not everyone falls sick nor at the same time. |
| with a watery consistency. The rotavirus is main | | | | Only some get sick in classroom settings, nursing |
| leader of viruses that can cause watery stools in | | | | homes, households, day care settings, etc. |
| children under five years old. Children who got an | | | | Unfortunately, there are no cures for viruses; hence, |
| infection from the rotavirus, can be ill for a period | | | | you just need to allow your stomach flu symptoms |
| two to seven days and can experience stomach flu | | | | to run its course. Getting bed rest is important so |
| symptoms such as fever and stomach pain and | | | | that your body can take the chance to recuperate. |
| cramping. Adults can also become infected but the | | | | However, you can take some measures to reduce |
| symptoms are generally milder. | | | | the intensity of your symptoms. |
| There are also three other viruses that can cause | | | | The biggest problem of having stomach flu |
| stomach flu: | | | | symptoms is dehydration. Fluids are lost by your |
| Calicivirus is a group of viruses with the norovirus | | | | body through diarrhea. If you or a loved one has the |
| being the most likely culprit of stomach flu in people | | | | stomach flu, you must ensure that you consume |
| of all age ranges. Other than diarrhea and vomiting, | | | | enough fluids. Mild juices, water and broth are great |
| some sufferers also experience headaches, muscle | | | | at keeping your fluid levels up. |
| pain and fatigue. It takes up to three after exposure | | | | Children are most susceptible to dehydration. It is |
| to start showing symptoms. | | | | best that they consume electrolyte replacement |
| Adenovirus is particularly active in young toddlers age | | | | drinks to help. In addition, until the stomach is feeling |
| 2 and under. There are about 50 different strains of | | | | better and stools become more solid, both children |
| this virus but only one causes the vomiting and | | | | and adults should avoid dairy products and alcohol and |
| diarrhea. | | | | caffeine. All these tend to aggravate stomach flu |
| Astrovirus is often found in those with weaker | | | | symptoms further. |
| immune systems like the elderly, infants and young | | | | You can prevent the contraction of a stomach flu |
| children. This virus breeds best during winter time and | | | | symptoms by always washing your hands before |
| most people will show symptoms in about three days | | | | meals and after changing diapers. In addition, avoid |
| after exposure. | | | | any areas that may not have adequate water supply |
| This is one virus that is particularly contagious. In fact, | | | | or improper sanitary waste management system. |
| just touching objects contaminated with the virus is | | | | |