Diarrhea and Vomiting
The term “flu” is frequently used to refer to influenza, a virus-based sickness that manifests as nose, throat, and lung symptoms. However, gastroenteritis, also known as the “stomach flu,” is not brought on by the same virus as influenza.
Numerous norovirus viruses can cause gastroenteritis, sometimes known as stomach flu. One of the viruses that most frequently causes gastroenteritis is norovirus. The virus that causes norovirus is not the same as the influenza virus.
Compared to influenza, gastroenteritis symptoms in children are more common and include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. However, children with flu may experience those symptoms, including diarrhea, though not as frequently. The most vital thing to understand is that the child may have another virus, not influenza if they are vomiting and have diarrhea but don’t have a persistent fever. This cough causes body pains or other flu-like symptoms.
After exposure, children typically experience gastroenteritis or norovirus symptoms 12 to 48 hours later. Gastroenteritis symptoms in children often last one to four days. If the child is experiencing diarrhea and vomiting, avoiding dairy products, sugary drinks, and caffeinated beverages may be helpful.
