How does a person catch a Stomach Virus?!


Question: How does a person catch a Stomach Virus!?
How long does a Stomach Virus last for!.what can they
take to get it under control Www@Answer-Health@Com


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The "stomach virus" is commonly caused by the Norwalk virus!.It usually last about 24 hours for most people!.

It can cause watery diarrhea(almost like you are urinating out your bum!),projectile vomiting(can be messy!),fatigue, nausea and stomach cramps!.

DO NOT take diarrheal relief medication if you have this virus!.The virus is shed via bowel movement!.If you take a anti diarrheal, the virus will stay in your body longer!.

Who wants that!?

The ONLY way to get this virus is to INGEST contaminated fecal/vomit particles through your eyes,nose and mouth!.

It is NOT airborne unless you are standing next to a vomiting person and ingest the aerosolized vomit particles!.
It is VERY important to wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 15-20 seconds before you touch your face, prepare food/eat etc!. Hand sanitizers do not work against this virus!.

It is also very important to wash your hands after bathroom use to prevent spreading the virus to others (whether you have symptoms or not you can still pass it on if you have the virus)

You should do weekly cleaning with a bleach/water solution on all common areas like door knobs, light switches, faucet handles, toilet flushers etc!. ESPECIALLY if someone is sick!.

If someone is sick, do not share utensils and be careful on how you wash them so you do not cross contaminate!.


If you have this virus, you need to let it run its course!.Stay in bed and rest!.Do not eat anything unless you have stopped vomiting for at least 4 hours!.Sip water instead of drinking it!.It IS however very important to keep hydrated!.

Hope this helped!.


Samantha P, don't reply unless you know what you are talking about!.A water bottle will not help your inflamed intestines!.And it's NOTHING like the flu!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Stomach Flu (Viral Gastroenteritis) is highly contagious!. The viruses are commonly transmitted by people with unwashed hands!. People can get the viruses through close contact with infected individuals by sharing their food, drink, or eating utensils, or by eating food or drinking beverages that are contaminated with the virus!. Noroviruses in particular, are typically spread to other people by contact with stool or vomit of infected people and through contaminated water or food



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