Stomach Flu
The intestinal infection that affects the body through watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, vomiting, and nausea is called viral gastroenteritis and is commonly known as stomach flu. Common flu results from direct contact with a person infected with it. It can also spread by consuming contaminated water or food. Using the same utensils and towels as the person infected with gastroenteritis may also cause infection.
Even though its name has the word flu or influenza, stomach gastroenteritis doesn’t have a connection to the flu. Flu is a disease that affects the respiratory system, such as the lungs, throat, and nose, while gastroenteritis affects the intestines, which causes severe nausea. Nausea caused by stomach flu may last up to three days. There are ways to alleviate nausea, but remember that this symptom is a good indicator that the body responds well to the disease. When the body prepares to throw up, it protects the reflexes needed to eliminate bacteria and viruses.
