Stomach flu symptoms, causes, and preventions

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Stomach Flu - Symptoms, Causes, and Preventions www.njdoctorsurgentcare.com


Stomach flu is considered as a deadly illness which occurs due to intestinal infection. It is also named as viral gastroenteritis. In some undeveloped countries, many people die due to stomach flu.


Symptoms of the stomach flu FLU DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE INTESTINES. SOME OF COMMON SYMPTOMS ARE-

Low-degree fever Random muscle aches or a headache Abdominal cramps and extreme pain Vomiting, Nausea, or both


Causes of stomach flu

Stomach flu is caused mainly by the viruses which often enter in the body of an individual while contacting an infected person or eating contaminated food or water. There are mainly two types of viruses. They are-Â


Noroviruses-

This type of virus

can affect both infants and adults. This virus can sweep through communities and

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families. People who work in a place which are covered or have air conditioners are more prone to get such illness.

Rotavirus-

This is one of the

deadly virus which has killed many people worldwide. The infection is most severe in infants and young children. Adults can also get infected with rotavirus and spread this illness.


Preventions

Avoid the contaminated food Eat and drink healthy Wash your hands frequently to avoid the intake of bacteria.


Do you have stomach flu and looking for a patient care center in NJ, you can visit- NJ Doctors Urgent Care. For more information visit our website.


Contact Us Address: 620 Route 23 NorthPompton Plains, NJ 07444 Phone: 973-530-4362 Website: Â www.njdoctorsurgentcare.com


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