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What Are The Symptoms Of Stomach Flu?

I had what I believe was a bout of the stomach flu. Symptoms included cramps in lower intestine area and chills throughout the day. The cramps and chills are gone, however, my stomach is still a bit sore. I noticed that my stool had a couple of brown sections and am assuming this is from the lining of the intestine getting irritated?
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
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Hi, i do care for your concern.
Your symptoms suggest more of an parasitic infection of the small intestine, most probably giardia.
I would advise to
Start on drug such as tinidazole single dose along with antacid which would help you a lot.
this infection do cause mucous secretion in stool, need not panic as this can be controlled by medications.
maintain adequate hygiene, avoid eating from fast foods, and have purified water for drinking, as this would add to the help.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Stomach Flu?

Hi, i do care for your concern. Your symptoms suggest more of an parasitic infection of the small intestine, most probably giardia. I would advise to Start on drug such as tinidazole single dose along with antacid which would help you a lot. this infection do cause mucous secretion in stool, need not panic as this can be controlled by medications. maintain adequate hygiene, avoid eating from fast foods, and have purified water for drinking, as this would add to the help. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.