Overview
Vomiting and diarrhea are occasionally known as “stomach flu,” but the flu virus is a respirational infection and does not usually cause diarrhea and vomiting. If you have vomiting or diarrhea, you might want to speak to your GP.
Causes of diarrhea and Vomiting include:
- Germs, viruses or organisms
Vomiting and diarrhea are occasionally known as “stomach flu,” but the flu virus is a respirational infection and does not usually cause diarrhea and vomiting. - Poisoning from food
- Eating of trigger food, such as spicy food
- Pregnancy
- Overindulging or overdrinking (particularly alcohol)
- Strain or anxiety
Some individuals refer to it as ‘stomach flu,’ but flu virus does not normally lead to vomiting or diarrhea. Getting a flu injection does not shield you from the causes of diarrhea and vomiting.
Viral gastroenteritis (swelling of the belly and intestines) can spread effortlessly from individual to individual. With some types of viral gastroenteritis, people are infectious from the instant they start to feel sick up until at least three days after they have recovered. Good cleanliness is vital to break the spread.
Transmission occurs by:
- Handling unclean items then touching your mouth.
- Having food or drinks contaminated by people who are ill.
- Being close to another individual who is infected, for instance by providing first aid or sharing food or items.
Symptoms:
Symptoms consist of stomach pain, biliousness, queasiness, and diarrhea. People might feel very ill and vomit several times a day. Most individuals recover within a few days. However, at times individuals become dehydrated and require medical assistance. Dehydration is severe for kids, the elderly and those with a weak immune system.
Treatment and Prevention
To treat vomiting, apply the following advice:
- Do not consume anything for a few hours after vomiting.
- Swallow small volumes of water or suck ice cubes every 20 minutes.
- Next swallow clear fluids every 20 minutes. Examples include sports drinks, water, clear broth, flat soda, or apple juice. Don’t consume orange juice or milk. Increase liquid intake after about 4 hours.
- When you can stomach clear fluids for a few hours without vomiting and if you’re starving, try consuming small quantities of bland food, such as bananas. After the last occurrence of vomiting (usually after 24 hours), stay away from foods that can aggravate or might be difficult to swallow such liquor, caffeine, curried food, cheese or milk
- When you can stomach tasteless food, you can restart your usual diet.
Seeking Medical Assistance
Get medical assistance if:
- You are not able to keep down fluids or food for more than one day.
- You are incapable to take medicines that you normally take.
- You have symptoms of dehydration, for instance, faintness, reduced urination or severe exhaustion.
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