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What Causes Lingering Cough And Stomach Issues While On Medication For Viral Gastroenteritis?

I was just curious if having viral gastroenteritis and a head cold together would cause the duration of both to be extended. My guess was that because my immune system is trying to solve 2 problems instead of 1, that might be the cause of my lingering cough and stomach issues. (Daughter brought home a head cold from school and girlfriend brought the stomach bug from work, so people around me have both as well).
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted the history of you getting the head cold from your daughter and stomach flu from the girl friend and now you have both the problems.
Yes, it obvious that your immune system is going to work with double strength.
I would advise you the following:
First of all, take full rest for early recovery.
Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance well.
Take multivitamins.
There is no proven medicines for such viral infections hence the treatment will be symptomatic as per the the presentation.
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What Causes Lingering Cough And Stomach Issues While On Medication For Viral Gastroenteritis?

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted the history of you getting the head cold from your daughter and stomach flu from the girl friend and now you have both the problems. Yes, it obvious that your immune system is going to work with double strength. I would advise you the following: First of all, take full rest for early recovery. Maintain fluid and electrolyte balance well. Take multivitamins. There is no proven medicines for such viral infections hence the treatment will be symptomatic as per the the presentation.