Stomach flu, sometimes called gastroenteritis, is inflammation of
the stomach and intestines. It can be caused by a viral, bacterial, or a
parasitic infection, but it is not caused by the influenza virus.
The symptoms of gastroenteritis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal
(belly) cramps, diarrhea, fever, and weight loss.
Stomach flu usually goes away without medical treatment in 1 to 2
days. Home treatment can relieve the symptoms of stomach flu and prevent
problems, such as dehydration.
E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine & Christine Hahn, MD - Epidemiology
PeaceHealth endeavors to provide comprehensive health care information, however some topics in this database describe services and procedures not offered by our providers or within our facilities because they do not comply with, nor are they condoned by, the ethics policies of our organization.