While being sick is never pleasant, having the stomach bug can be particularly unenjoyable. This is largely because of the intensity of stomach bug symptoms. Although the stomach bug rarely causes life threatening illness, it can cause severe and unpleasant symptoms that have to be carefully monitored. Learn more about common symptoms of the stomach bug and how long stomach bug symptoms typically last.
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Common Stomach Bug Symptoms
Viral gastroenteritis, also known as the stomach bug, occurs due to a viral infection. You can contract viruses like norovirus which cause stomach related illnesses in various different ways. This includes eating and drinking things that have been contaminated with a virus. It also can spread through sharing food or drinks with sick people.
The stomach bug is a very common illness because it spreads so easily from person to person and you cannot tell whether the food you’re eating has been contaminated with a virus. Stomach viruses tend to spread quickly among children in schools, because young children are in close contact with each other and not practicing proper hygiene.
Symptoms of the stomach bug include:
- Stomach cramping
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
- Chills
- Muscle aches
- Headaches
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Stomach Bug Recovery Time
For healthy adults, the stomach bug can cause severe symptoms. However, the stomach bug does not commonly require medical treatment. The major risk with the stomach bug is dehydration. When your body is expelling so much fluid and you aren’t properly replenishing, you can become severely dehydrated very quickly which can be dangerous. Severe dehydration is much more of a serious risk for young children, the elderly or anyone with a compromised immune system.
In most cases, the stomach bug is relatively short-lived. This means that symptoms typically resolve in under a week. However, there are some cases where symptoms can last over two weeks. How long your symptoms last will depend on what kind of virus causes your infection.
When to Seek Medical Care for Stomach Bug Symptoms
Although the stomach bug tends to resolve relatively quickly for most, the symptoms can be intense. If you’re suffering from severe symptoms, have a high fever or a fever that lasts longer than a day - you need to seek medical care. The stomach bug can lead to severe dehydration which can be very serious if left untreated.
The stomach bug is usually viral, meaning that your body has to fight it off on its own. If you are immunocompromised, it may be difficult for your body to fight off the infection on its own. Anyone who has underlying conditions, the elderly and young children should always seek medical care if they are showing signs that they could have the stomach bug.
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