10 Stomach Bug Symptoms

By carolynne

Reviewed: dr. vanta

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9. Low-Grade Fever

A gastro virus might cause a low-grade fever, one of the initial symptoms of a stomach bug. Fever tends to accompany chills and body aches but is generally short-lived. Urgent medical care should be considered if there’s a rapid increase in body temperature that exceeds 103°F.⁵‘Sleep & Immunity: Can a Lack of Sleep Make You Sick?’ Sleep Foundation, 19 Nov. 2020, www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/how-sleep-affects-immunity.

The fever needs to run its course while the body fights the infection. During this time it’s vital not to put any physical stress on the body.

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