2022年1月18日 · Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.

2024年3月7日 · You can pass stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, to others from a few days up to two weeks or more. The time depends on which virus is causing your illness. Although it's commonly called stomach flu, gastroenteritis isn't the same as influenza, also known as flu.

2022年1月18日 · Your doctor will likely diagnose viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) based on symptoms, a physical exam and sometimes on the presence of similar cases in your community. A rapid stool test can detect rotavirus or norovirus, but there are no quick tests for other viruses that cause gastroenteritis.

2022年1月18日 · Viral gastroenteritis ("stomach flu"). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/viral-gastroenteritis/definition-facts. Accessed Aug. 16, 2021. O'Ryan MG.

2024年7月23日 · Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can cause watery diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Gastroenteritis is often called the "stomach flu." Common causes are: Viruses. Food or water contaminated by …

2019年1月28日 · If you’re tired and have an unsettled tummy, you may have a stomach virus. In the Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Cindy Kermott explains the difference between flu and a stomach virus, and offers advice for dealing with a stomach bug.

2023年2月10日 · If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu."

2019年9月25日 · Let your stomach settle. Stop eating solid foods for a few hours. Try sucking on ice chips or taking small sips of water. You might also try drinking clear soda, clear broths or noncaffeinated sports drinks. Drink plenty of liquid every day, taking small, frequent sips. Ease back into eating.

2024年12月31日 · Norovirus infection, sometimes referred to as stomach flu, is unrelated to the flu caused by the influenza virus. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases physician with the Mayo Clinic Children's Center , says it's a virus that causes gastroenteritis .

2024年2月28日 · Influenza viruses don't cause stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis. Stomach flu is an infection caused by viruses that target the intestines, including rotaviruses and noroviruses. You can reduce your risk of influenza and gastroenteritis by getting vaccines on the recommended schedule.