Stomach viruses also known as viral gastroenteritis, are a common cause of illness that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, and fever.
What causes stomach viruses?
Norovirus, rotavirus, astrovirus, and adenovirus are the most common causes of stomach viruses
which are spread through contaminated food, water, or contact with an infected person.
How are stomach viruses spread?
Stomach viruses can be spread through contaminated food, water, or contact with an infected person or surface.
Symptoms of stomach viruses
Stomach viruses can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, fever, headache, and muscle aches.
Treatment for stomach viruses
There is no specific treatment for stomach viruses, but most people recover with rest and fluids.
Preventing stomach viruses
The best way to prevent stomach viruses is to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Vaccination against stomach viruses
There is a vaccine to protect against rotavirus, the most common cause of severe diarrhea in young children.
Stomach viruses are common but preventable by following good hygiene and getting vaccinated against rotavirus.