Stomach Flu
July 25, 2008
Stomach flu is also called gastroenteritis, which is an irritation in stomach and in both intestines. It usually goes away itself in couple of time. Viral gastroenteritis is an infection which is caused by a variety of viruses. Vomiting or diarrhea and sometimes the both come along with this disease. It is not caused by influenza disease rather it is called ‘stomach flu’.
The stomach flu is called the 24 hour flu because, it stays for some time and goes away by itself within couple of days. The germs of this disease get into the body through the mouth.
Stomach flu is the second most common cause of illness in United States. It also causes millions of cases of diarrhea every year. Anyone can get the stomach flu but most of the people get rid of it easily and without any complications. It is no more serious health problem but it can be serious in those conditions when you avoid taking fluids at the time of vomiting. It can also prove harmful for infants, young children and people who have weak immune system.
The stomach flu is caused by bacteria, virus and certain parasites. All these bacteria, viruses and parasites can be found in soil, either wild or pet animals, some birds and also in humans. The problem occurs when these germs entered the stomach and cause the stomach flu.
Washing your hands properly before taking or preparing food is the best way to prevent stomach flu. Its symptoms take several days to appear but some of the most common symptoms associated with stomach flu are mentioned below:
• Watery diarrhea
• Fever
• Stomachache
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Chills
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Abdominal cramps
• Dehydration
• Muscle aches
• A sense of tiredness
• Sore throat
• Common symptoms of flu
The symptoms of stomach flu usually appear within 4-48 hours after effected by the virus. The symptoms can be mild or severe. These symptoms last for 1-2 days if condition is mild but in severe conditions, symptoms may last for even 10 days. The symptoms can help to guess that, rather you are affected with stomach flu or not, but these are not the sure signs of having this infection, if you experienced any of the symptom in you and in your near one, you may immediately consult to doctor as he will properly diagnose and treat the infection.
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