my friend suffers from the stomach virus and her dad also. what do you recommend?
2006-12-21 00:23:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Maybe a nurse can help too ;) Well, it could be a virus, bacteria or a parasite. Only a doctor or hosipital would be able to do the tests to help them figure that out. if it is a virus, the most important thing to do is stay well hydrated, and not drinking water only. Gatorade is good to alternate with water. Ths most important thing when someone has vomiting or diarrhea is for them not to lose their electrolytes, esp. potassium and salt. When they can handle food they should eat things that are easily digestible like plain baked potatoes , bananas, rice, etc...if they get too dehydrated they should go to the ER immediately. Symptoms include very dry sticky mouth, lips, low or no urine output, very lethargic...Hope that helps!
2006-12-21 01:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mleigh23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How do you know it is a virus? I f it is so, stay hydrated as well as you can drink gatorade and all if they cannot tolerate fluid intake go to hospital ASAP.
2006-12-21 00:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by ITryHard 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I recommend for them to go see a doctor and quick. I hope they feel better.
2006-12-21 07:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Dancer315 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the web pages for more details on Viral gatroenteritis.
2006-12-21 01:22:23 · answer #4 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋