Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Stomach Bug, Stomach Flu And Gas. What Is The Reason?

My husband and I both had some sort of stomach bug (It probably is not Norwalk, as the one person who I came into contact with at work tested negative for it...I am a nurse). But, my question is about the gas related to the stomach flu. I seem to be feeling much better today (after about 36 hours of feeling horrible), but the amount of air in my intestines is crazy. It's the only real thing that has got me still feeling a bit "off." Is there anything I can do to reduce the gassy feeling after a stomach virus, or do I just need to let it run it's course?
Thu, 2 May 2013
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi ! As both you and your husband have got gastro intestinal problems together, it seems that infection you got has a common source, most likely some food from outside which you both might have consumed. Possibly you have not taken any medicinal treatment for the same nor you have consulted any doctor till now. Once the infection persists in the stomach, it may give rise to all the symptoms you have mentioned about.
I will advise you go for a stool test and if necessary , a culture sensitivity of your stool, consult your family physician, and take appropriate antibiotic covering both aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Amebiasis has to be specially thought of. You can also add some kind of probiotic with anti flatulant drug, and a proton pump inhibitor. Hope this will solve your problem. Wishing you an early recovery.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Norovirus


Loading Online Doctors....
Stomach Bug, Stomach Flu And Gas. What Is The Reason?

Hi ! As both you and your husband have got gastro intestinal problems together, it seems that infection you got has a common source, most likely some food from outside which you both might have consumed. Possibly you have not taken any medicinal treatment for the same nor you have consulted any doctor till now. Once the infection persists in the stomach, it may give rise to all the symptoms you have mentioned about. I will advise you go for a stool test and if necessary , a culture sensitivity of your stool, consult your family physician, and take appropriate antibiotic covering both aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Amebiasis has to be specially thought of. You can also add some kind of probiotic with anti flatulant drug, and a proton pump inhibitor. Hope this will solve your problem. Wishing you an early recovery.