Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo …
Jan 18, 2022 · Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.
Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo …
Jan 18, 2022 · Your doctor will likely diagnose viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) based on symptoms, a physical exam and sometimes on the presence of similar cases in your community. A rapid stool test can detect rotavirus or norovirus, but there are no quick tests for other viruses that cause gastroenteritis.
Stomach flu: How long am I contagious? - Mayo Clinic
Mar 7, 2024 · You can pass stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, to others from a few days up to two weeks or more. The time depends on which virus is causing your illness. Although it's commonly called stomach flu, gastroenteritis isn't the same as influenza, also known as flu.
Norovirus: What to know and how to avoid it - Mayo Clinic News …
Dec 31, 2024 · "Norovirus is a type of virus that causes gastroenteritis or stomach flu. Usually, it presents with symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. Most healthy people will have recovery over a few days.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or …
Feb 10, 2023 · If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the broad term for an infection in the intestines. Some call it "stomach flu."
Norovirus infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 4, 2022 · Diarrhea, stomach pain and vomiting typically begin 12 to 48 hours after exposure. Norovirus infection symptoms usually last 1 to 3 days. Most people recover completely without treatment.
Home Remedies: Struggling with stomach flu - Mayo Clinic News …
Dec 30, 2016 · What some people commonly refer to as stomach flu is also known as viral gastroenteritis. It's an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever.
Gastroenteritis: First aid - Mayo Clinic
Jul 23, 2024 · Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can cause watery diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Gastroenteritis is often called the "stomach flu." Common causes are: Viruses. Food or water contaminated by …
Infectious Diseases A-Z: How to tell if your upset stomach is a viral ...
Jul 22, 2019 · "A viral gastroenteritis, which we sometimes call 'a stomach bug' or 'a stomach flu,' is a common reason for having an acute onset of vomiting and diarrhea, and sometimes with fever," says Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician. The viral infection is mostly commonly spread through contact with an infected person or by ...
Mayo Clinic Minute: What is ‘stomach flu?’ - Mayo Clinic News …
Jan 28, 2019 · If you’re tired and have an unsettled tummy, you may have a stomach virus. In the Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Cindy Kermott explains the difference between flu and a stomach virus, and offers advice for dealing with a stomach bug.