what exactly is a stomach virus?

Question

I got a really bad 24 hours bug over the weekend, vomiting, goign the bathroom EVERYTHING...and at tiems it honestly felt like some worm was wiggling through my abdomen, made me wonder what exactly is a virus and what is it doing in the body that makes it feel this way?? (ya start to wonder when ure lying on a couch feeling sh*tty for a whole day)

Answer 1

all viruses work by taking over the reproductive mechanism of cells and making them manufacture copies of themselves. Frequently the viral cells put out toxins that cause various illnesses. "Stomach" viruses do this in the GI tract.

Answer 2

Food Poisoning Causes:
Harmful bacteria are the most common causes of Food Poisoning (Food Borne Illness)es. Some bacteria may be present on foods when you purchase them. Raw foods are not sterile. Raw meat and poultry may become contaminated during slaughter. Seafood may become contaminated during harvest or through processing. One in 20,000 eggs may be contaminated with Salmonella inside the egg shell. Produce such as lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts, and melons can become contaminated with Salmonella, Shigella, or Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7. Contamination can occur during growing, harvesting, processing, storing, shipping, or final preparation. Sources of contamination are varied; however, these items are grown in the soil and therefore may become contaminated during growth or through processing and distribution. Contamination may also occur during food preparation in the restaurant or in the person's kitchen.

When food is cooked and left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature, bacteria can multiply quickly. Most bacteria grow undetected because they do not produce an "off" odor or change the color or texture of the food. Freezing food slows or stops bacteria's growth but does not destroy the bacteria. The microbes can become reactivated when the food is thawed. Refrigeration may slow the growth of some bacteria, but thorough cooking is needed to destroy the bacteria.

Food Poisoning Symptoms:
In most cases of Food Poisoning (Food Borne Illness), symptoms resemble intestinal flu and may last a few hours or even several days. Symptoms can range from mild to serious and include

-abdominal cramps
-nausea
-vomiting
-diarrhea
-fever
-dehydration

Answer 3

Both of the above answers are correct. The most common virus (and a major killer in third world countries) is Viral GastroEnteritis (VGE). The best solution for this nasty little critter is rest and plenty of hydration. Clear Liquid Diet for twenty four hours. Avoid solids, carbohydrates and proteins. Drink lots of water and as I used to say (a REALLY lousy bedside manner), "This too shall pass."

Answer 4

no such thing as a "stomach virus". Probably bacterial and could be treated with Abx. But if u haven't lost a considerable amount of weight or it hasn't been going on for more than three days you should be fine. Try to keep ur electrolytes up with pedialyte or gatorade.

Answer 5

you will possibly have undeniable dry toast and warm black tea (no milk ). crackers are additionally solid. in case you'll have milk then get lactaid (yet i could recomend you only stay removed from it). additionally attempt ingesting smaller foodstuff greater frequently (ex each and every 3-4 hours) insead of the classic 3 foodstuff, coz this could help you abdomen digest better. circumvent foodstuff it is acidy, creamy sauces, and so on. Als stay removed from meals with distinctive acid (like apples)

Answer 6

the worm wiggling was only the peristalsis of your stomach or intestines