Stomach Flu Treatment and Remedies
One of the first things that a person should do
when you feel that you have the stomach flu is to see your local
physician. Seeing the doctor isn’t going to help you get medicines
to cure your stomach flu, but it will get you a prescription which
will help you fight the flu like symptoms, such as antispasmotics
for cramps, anti nauseants for vomiting, and it is a good idea to
get blood and stool tests done to make certain that it isn’t
something worse, like worms. Drinking a lot of fluids is also a good
idea, as diarrhea, one of the most common stomach flu symptoms,
dehydrates the body of its fluids.
Remedies for Stomach Flu
Some people drink 8-10 glasses of water a day and
are still dehydrated and short of electrolytes. It is advisable to
have ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution), which replenishes the body
with essential minerals and ions.
Another major factor for a fast and speedy
recovery is simplifying the diet. Infected people should have easily
digestible foods, such as white bread, apple sauce, bananas and
yogurt. Greasy, acidic and alcoholic foods should be avoided at all
costs, as they can irritate the intestine.
Doctors also advise resting, as the patients
nutritional intake is extremely low during the stomach flu and the
body is running on reserve, which is why most people with
gastroenteritis spend the first couple of weeks on complete bed rest
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Children
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