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How Long Does A Stomach Virus Usually Last?
How long does a stomach virus usually last I have had it from Tuesday night into thursday night (now friday) and not sure when recovering period? Plus just to make sure I am right I have had uneasiness in stomch with mild to sharp pain abdominal some sweating, loose stool (not firm), chills for one day follow by fatigue, making me feel like i want to vomit, Does my symptoms constitute a possible stomach virus?
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
Hello dear,
According to the symptoms you mentioned, you might be suffering from acute gastritis and food poisoning. these are mostly due to bacterial contamination of food and rarely viral. If you are having loose stool more than 4-5 times a day, u should take oral dehydration solution(ORS). The symptoms can last from few days to weeks according to the type of bacterial infection.So you should visit a doctor for treatment. Meanwhile you can take omeprazole 20mg empty stomach early in morning
According to the symptoms you mentioned, you might be suffering from acute gastritis and food poisoning. these are mostly due to bacterial contamination of food and rarely viral. If you are having loose stool more than 4-5 times a day, u should take oral dehydration solution(ORS). The symptoms can last from few days to weeks according to the type of bacterial infection.So you should visit a doctor for treatment. Meanwhile you can take omeprazole 20mg empty stomach early in morning
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