
Is Stomach Viral Infection Contagious?

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Hello and welcome,
I'm sorry you've been so sick.
In the U.S., the community gastrointestinal viruses and bacterial food illnesses that we get tend to pass without needing to treat the causative agents.
That said, we can still get dehydrated and electrolyte imbalances from having excessive diarrhea and vomiting.
If you are not able to keep up with drinking fluids (water and sports drinks), then it would be good for you to go in to an ER where they can test you for potassium and give you an IV. They can also give you medicine to help shut your symptoms down, as sometimes that is needed.
Things to watch for are extreme thirst, decreased urination, and (later) confusion.
So since you say you are "very thirsty" but can't keep much water down, it may be wise to go in for help now. I have had experience with patients where just giving them an IV which allows for rest of their gastrointestinal tract, allows the process to stop.
I hope you are feeling better soon!

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