Usually only very young children, infants, the frail with underlying diseases, those with weak immune systems, and the elderly have complications from the stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) that require urgent care or hospitalization. But, if they are unable to stay hydrated and eat properly due to vomiting and diarrhea, they can get serious problems with dehydration and maintaining the proper body chemicals to prevent major systemic organ failures. When this happens, they can get very ill and even die.
How long is the 24 stomach flu contagious for
You may be contagious a few days after you have had the stomach flu. Normally the stomach flu runs its course in one to two days.
I believe so. The stomach flu isn't the flu at all and is a digestive system ailment. The flu is influenza, a respiratory virus.
Your stomach will not nessasaraly hurt if you have the flu. it depends on what flu you have
No, the stomach flu and influenza are not the same thing. Influenza is a respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus, while the stomach flu is a gastrointestinal illness caused by various viruses.
When your stomach hurts so much.
"Stomach flu", or the "GI flu".
It means to get Stomach Flu or Gastric Flu
It can kill if not treated.
Absolutely not.
stomach flu.
no