10 Stomach Flu Symptoms
Symptom #3: Nausea and vomiting
Other common symptoms of the stomach flu are nausea and vomiting. Nausea is the feeling of stomach upset that you get when you have eaten some bad food, when you are hungover, and, yes, when you are sick with the stomach flu.
There are many mechanisms involved in the generation of nausea sensation and vomiting in gastrointestinal infections. The important thing is to avoid dehydration by increasing the intake of oral fluids.
Adults with acute gastroenteritis should consult their doctor when symptoms increase in severity or last more than 5 days. Reasons to seek medical attention include dehydration, the presence of blood in your vomit, if severe vomit is present for more than two days, or If you’re not able to keep liquids down for 24 hours.
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