The most common ways to get viral gastroenteritis (commonly called the stomach flu) is from contact with an infected person or from consuming contaminated food or water. If you are healthy, you may recover without complications. However, viral gastroenteritis can be fatal in infants, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. There is no effective treatment for viral gastroenteritis, so prevention is crucial. Avoid potentially contaminated food and water and wash your hands frequently.
symptom
Although commonly called the stomach flu, gastroenteritis is different from the flu. The flu only affects the respiratory system: the nose, throat, and lungs. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, attacks the intestines and causes signs and symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea, usually without blood. Bloody diarrhea usually means you have another, more serious infection. Nausea, vomiting, or both. Stomach pain and cramps. Occasionally muscle aches or headaches and low-grade fever may occur.
develop
Depending on the cause, symptoms of viral gastroenteritis may appear one to three days after infection and can range from mild to severe. Symptoms usually only last a day or two, but can sometimes last up to 14 days.
