Viral gastroenteritis, sometimes called a “stomach bug” or the “stomach flu” is a viral infection of the stomach and intestines that can cause diarrhea and vomiting. You can treat symptoms, but in general you have to wait for your body to clear the virus to feel better.

Consider anti-diarrhea medications (eg, loperamide) to slow the diarrhea. Antibiotics are generally not given for most cases of gastroenteritis because they are ineffective if a virus is the cause and contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

Jan 12, 2021 · Living with stomach flu? Or have a loved one who does? Learn about different stomach flu treatment options, home remedies and compare stomach flu medications.

Jan 5, 2025 · 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.

Jan 8, 2020 · Research has shown that a low-FODMAP diet works well for most IBS symptoms. The diet recommends eliminating certain sugars that are difficult to digest. For example, a person on a low-FODMAP diet would avoid fruits such as apples, apricots, cherries and pears. Instead, they’d eat fruits like bananas, grapes and cantaloupe.

Dec 2, 2024 · Long before people started thinking about taking activated charcoal for a stomach bug, it was (and still is) used in emergency medicine. Specifically, to treat cases of poisoning or overdose. It can be an alternative to stomach pumping in some cases.

Dec 31, 2024 · Dr. Bruce Hirsch, an infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, has shared his norovirus survival pack to pick up before it’s too late. There are some helpful things you can buy now to have...

Nov 10, 2024 · Stomach flu typically resolves on its own, but treatments that can help you recover include replenishing lost fluids and electrolytes to stay hydrated, getting plenty of rest, and using...

Dec 6, 2024 · There are various gastroenteritis medications, including antiemetics for nausea, antibiotics for infections, and ORS for dehydration. Gastroenteritis, commonly known as the stomach flu, causes...

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