Stomach Flu SymptomsStomach flu symptoms can be confused with swine flu symptoms, but the two illnesses are actually very different. Symptoms of the flu can be similar to symptoms of stomach flu or intestinal flu, but there are distinct differences.
Both illnesses are
contagious
. However, they are caused by different viruses or germs, and you get them in different ways. And
the stomach flu duration
can be different from that of influenza.
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The two main symptoms of stomach flu are diarrhea and vomiting. Some people also have headache, fever and abdominal cramping (stomach cramps). In addition, you can have any or all of these stomach flu symptoms with gastroenteritis – depending on the cause of the intestinal flu:
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These symptoms are signs of a more serious condition, most likely dehydration. Especially if the ill person continues to have diarrhea, vomiting or a fever, you can suspect dehydration. If you suspect dehydration, you should get the person to a doctor ASAP. For someone not trained in medicine, it is very difficult to understand what you are dealing with. You might want to consider getting doctors online advice . It usually only takes a few minutes to get LIVE personal help and follow-up to your question. You may want to view the video on stomach flu treatment by Dr. David Hill. Most of the time, having a stomach flu is a non-event. There is discomfort that lasts for a few days, but, it passes quickly, and there are no residual effects. Life gets back to normal. Occasionally, stomach flu symptoms can be more serious. Or intestinal flu can be confused with swine flu. (About a third of swine flu victims do have diarrhea and vomiting--symptoms that are not seen very often in people with seasonal influenza) . In those cases, your sick person will need to see a physician. Keep in mind that, you can consult with a doctor and get
doctors online advice
, often from specialists, and usually within a few minutes of asking your question.
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