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Stomach Flu

Stomach flu or gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the small intestines and the stomach, which results in acute diarrhea. This may be caused by different bacteria like Staphylococcus, Shigella, Salmonella and many more.

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What virus can cause sudden vomiting and no fever in toddlers?

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Asked by Wiki User

It may not be a virus, those symptoms can be caused by many different things including viruses that cause gastroenteritis or gastritis (infections of the intestines and stomach), but also by food borne pathogens like bacteria (E.Coli, Salmonella, etc.). Sometimes it is just from a food that didn't agree with them when they ate it and isn't necessarily a infective disease. If it continues or there are other symptoms like a fever and diarrhea, then consult their pediatrician. Be sure they keep fluids down so they don't get dehydrated. Toddlers can get dehydrated quickly, so be sure they take sips frequently to keep their fluids up.

What causes a knot at the top of your stomach?

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Asked by Wiki User

A knot in the stomach may be a feeling of tightness or pain. See a doctor to make sure this is not a hernia or any other condition needing attention.

How many Americans died due to Spanish Flu in 1918-1919?

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Asked by Adelia Muller

The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 is the most devastating epidemic in recorded world history, as it killed more people than World War II as well as all four years of the Black Plague, killing somewhere between 20 and 40 million people. Of these people, an estimated 28% were Americans.

How does food affect antacid activity?

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the different amount of food you eat affects the affectivness of how antaacids work becaue certain food can work as catalysts and they can reduce the rate of reaction. they can slow down the reaction in others way because it will not be a pure substance whoch will affect the rate of reaction.

Can you take gravol for stomach ache?

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I find that gravol the pill with ginger in it helps with a stomach ache. Hope you feel better soon!

Can you get gastroenteritis twice a year?

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Viral immunity is typically pretty good for a healthy person, but there are many variations of both cold and flu. You won't get the *same* virus twice, but you may easily get a virus that has the same symptoms twice in the same year.

If you slept when it was cold is it one of the causes of diarrhea?

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Asked by Wiki User

The vagus nerve affects heart rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, sweating, muscle movements in the mouth, (including speech and keeping the larynx open for breathing. Stimulation of the vagus nerve can send more blood to the organs and away from the extremities, which explains why your limbs and skin may feel colder than usual. The nerve is often stimulated when the rectum is full, or during straining to defecate. The vagus nerve stimulation is also one reason many people have heart attacks while straining to defecate.

Do doctors lie to patients?

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Asked by Ophelia Schneider

It depends on the doctor and the circumstances. It probably falls into one of these categories:

1. For the good of the patients. If multiple people were admitted to the hospital from a fire, wreck, or other tragedy, doctors may tell the survivors that everyone made it or were okay, even if some died on the way to the hospital. They may do this to help the recovery of the patients they can help, since if they knew the truth, they might give up the desire to live, and their condition might get worse. This might also include cases where an adult asks about surgery that was done on them as a child that they didn't consent to, thinking such information might harm their mental state or cause them to harm someone.

In mental patients, doctors might play along with their delusions in order to help keep them comfortable and for the good of the other patients. Would it be good to have a patient yelling at the top of their lungs all night long and keep patients up over something a doctor said when telling them the truth won't help them to get better?

2. Unintentionally. A doctor may not have all the information about something and may speak before having all the facts. In a trauma case involving multiple patients, different patients may be sent to different doctors, and if a patient asks about a loved one sent to another doctor, the doctor can only guess. The other person might have just died or something, and the doctor won't know that. Or a doctor may be misinformed about something, like a treatment, and they don't know all the risks and something bad happens, and they later hear something that contradicts what they were told previously.

3. Liability and fear of lawsuits. They might withhold information or bend the truth if it will possibly keep them out of a lawsuit.

4. In jest. Some doctors get tired or frustrated and may joke around as a form of levity and tension release. Someone might not get the joke and take it at face value and may assume they were told a lie.

5. Greed or hard times. Doctors are humans like everyone else and can give into the same temptations. So some may say someone has a condition they don' have to be able to treat them for it. Or they may perform unnecessary tests.

6. Conspiracy, collusion or racketeering. Luckily this situation is rare, but it is possible for doctors of an area to take advantage of patients or give substandard care and back each other up in it. If a patient wants a second opinion, the doctor will insist that they see one who is in on the racket with them.

Do viruses cause vomiting but never diarrhea?

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Viruses can cause both vomiting and diarrhea. The "Norwalk Flu" is a name given to what is also commonly called "Stomach Flu", which is gastroenteritis caused by viruses. With it you can get nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea as well as a fever and aches. Many other viruses also can cause these symptoms such as the flu viruses. However, usually there are also obvious respiratory symptoms with influenza that are more severe and last longer than the GI system signs and symptoms.

Is vomiting a symptom?

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My doc said 6% of people vomit when taking Straterra. If you are one of those people you need to stop immediatly. This means you are having some sort of allergic reation. If you doc says different find a new one.

How long can the norovirus live in the open air?

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Asked by Wiki User

Depending if there is sun light. Also the humidity and temprature. 24-72 hrs maybe more.

If you aren't throwing up can you still have the flu?

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Asked by Wiki User

Yes. In fact, it is more unusual if you have the flu and you ARE throwing up. You may be thinking of what some people call the "stomach flu", however, this is misnamed since influenza is a respiratory infection and not gastrointestinal. What people call the stomach flu should be called viral gastroenteritis to be correct. Viral gastroenteritis is a common cause of vomiting and diarrhea.

How long can a stomach bug last?

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Asked by Wiki User

It can last up to two weeks!! (thats only if you have a "lingering" stomach virus)

Today you threw up a black thick and bitter tasting liquid what does this mean?

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Asked by Wiki User

It could mean that you are vomiting occult blood. This could be a sign of an ulcer. Some forms of food poisoning can cause your stomache to bleed and it could be that your vomitus contains partially digested blood. Either way, it would be wise to see a doctor.

What does a nurse do in a nursing home?

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Asked by Romaine Aufderhar

He or she is responsible for any care that involves dressings (ranging from peg site dressings, tracheostomy care and especially wound care dressings) or applying salves and creams. Any specialty care that is above the level of a CNA/GNA can be performed by the treatment nurse. Depending on the facility, they may also be responsible for charting, measuring and tracking the size and condition of any wounds or the potential for wounds in the facility/department.

What do you do for a 2 year old tummy ache?

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Asked by Wiki User

Ask them where it hurts it could just be they ate too much.

Who runs the CDC?

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Asked by Gudrun Cremin

Bill Gates

What is the cause of yellowish beige stool in humans?

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Asked by Wiki User

undigested fat. ?problem bile.

Can you put water in your anus with a bottle?

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Asked by Wiki User

Yes. but the question is why would you want to ?

A better interface would be the tip used during colonic therapy, you risk the potential of disturbing the natural balance of beneficial bacteria.

In addition, agents or chemicals contained within that fluid may be readily absorbed via the colon.

Name 10 different types of salt?

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Asked by Wiki User

There are more than 10! Maybe 25+

Why do children die from the flu?

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Asked by Wiki User

Not only children but adult too, if you do not treat yourself properly then you may die, ask your doctor or anyone you know with medicalexperience to help you answer your questions.