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i am experincing stomach flu for more less then a week, i feel very weak and can eat anything.

2007-01-19 13:46:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health Diseases & Conditions Infectious Diseases

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Just went through the same thing last week, sorry you got it!

Stick with broth and clear liquids, maybe a few saltine crackers or a piece of plain toast. And when you do start to feel better take it easy on the food. I made the mistake of trying to jump back on the bucking bronco too soon, and it was not fun!

Get plenty of rest and if you cant keep even liquids down, see your doctor. There are several medications they can give you to stop the vomiting if it is that bad. You don't want to get dehydrated. But know they will knock you out, so if that is something you have to do, be sure that your only agenda is bed!!

Get well soon!

2007-01-19 13:54:26 · answer #1 · answered by Jen 3 · 0 0

You need to be seen soon. 1 week is too long to be losing those body fluids without adequately replacing them. Sometimes the body gets so out of whack that it just can't stop vomiting on it's own. At this point some IV fluids usually do the trick along with a little promethazine. We recommend taking very tiny amounts of fluids at a time, 5cc or 1 teaspoon every 10-15 minutes. At this point Pedialyte is a good fluid even though you are an adult. You are most likely dehydrated after a week of illness and your electrolytes are out of balance. Please go to your nearest Urgent Care or ER for evaluation. You run the risk of going into shock if you continue to be unable to replace the fluids and nutrients.

2007-01-19 14:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sandy A, RN 3 · 1 0

They suggest the B.R.A.T. diet with the flu: Bananas, Rice Applesauce and Toast. They do not recommend soda or gatorade because of the sugars. You can vary a bit like saltines instead of toast. You may want to go to the Dr to make sure you are not dehydrated; that makes you feel worse. You can try the pedialyte popciscles which will give you the electrolytes you have lost.

2007-01-19 13:51:40 · answer #3 · answered by gauchogirl 5 · 1 0

Start with clear liquids: chicken broth, jello, ginger ale, apple or cranberry juice (diluted), gatorade, popsicles

then add BRAT: Bananas, Rice (rice cereal or cooked rice), Applesauce, Toast

If BRAT is tolerated, add yogurt, scrambled eggs and small portions of your favorite comfort foods

Try to eat or drink a little bit of something every hour. You need your rest. Don't try to be a hero and do your normal activites - it will only take longer to get well if you do. Give yourself two full days of bed rest and see if you feel any better.

2007-01-19 13:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by not yet 7 · 1 0

At this element get her some ginger ale or coke with crushed ice. she would be in a position to sip the drink slowly and nibble on the ice. conceal her with a blanket and shop her heat as she might experience like she has chills. Get her some chicken noodle soup or broth and crackers. She may additionally get the diarrhea. shop a container reachable in case she gets ill. do not attempt to make her devour if she would be in a position to't. It took me a week to experience like eating lots. holding down fluids is the main severe element. be beneficial that she does not get dehydrated. I used (alongside with suppositories that variety into prescribed by the wellbeing practitioner)optimal capability liquid Maalox-entire abdomen alleviation in a white and pink bottle and it helped me. enable her empty her abdomen out first and that's recommended to attempt this.I intend to maintain it around from not on!

2016-10-07 10:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

You should go to the doctor. 1 week is too long to experience the "flu", there probably is more to it than that. Be sure to drink enough and keep hydrated until you see the doctor.

2007-01-19 13:50:29 · answer #6 · answered by smilechaser 2 · 0 0

BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and Toast)?

2007-01-19 13:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by texascomet 4 · 0 0

A Vegetable soup with a squeezed lemon,
hope you get better

2007-01-19 13:52:05 · answer #8 · answered by Mystika 2 · 0 1

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