Stomach flu

Stomach flushing to remove poisons
At one time, stomach flushing was common practice to remove certain poisons.
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Stomach Flu in Children
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
The disease we call stomach flu is known medically as gastroenteritis. It's an irritation of the stomach and intestines. The throwing up and diarrhea it causes usually go away in 2 to 5 days.
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Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis)
What is stomach flu?
Stomach flu is a viral infection that affects the stomach and small intestine. It is also called viral gastroenteritis. The illness is usually brief, lasting 1 to 3 days.
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The 'stomach flu' (gastroenteritis)
The second most common childhood illness is gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the stomach flu.
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GASTROENTERITIS (Stomach Flu)
SYMPTOMS"Nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and muscle aches. Acute symptoms generally last only 24-72 hours.
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Indigestion and the stomach flu are common problems that can cause generalized abdominal pain. Home treatment may help relieve some of the discomfort.
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Some also confuse the flu illness with the term stomach flu. The latter is an illness associated with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea and can be caused by viruses other than the influenza viruses and by bacteria.
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Flu, stomach: So-called "stomach flu" actually has nothing to do with the influenza (flu) virus. This term is sometimes used to describe gastrointestinal illnesses caused by other microorganisms.
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Alternative Names:
Rotavirus infection; Norwalk virus; Gastroenteritis - viral; Stomach flu
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
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The most common cause of diarrhea is a mild viral infection that resolves on its own within a few days. This is called viral gastroenteritis or "stomach flu.
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Regurgitation (backflow of stomach fluids into your mouth)
Nausea
A recurring sour or bitter taste in the mouth
Difficulty swallowing
Hoarseness, especially in the morning
Sore throat
Coughing, wheezing or repeatedly needing to clear your throat ...
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