Winter is a common time for norovirus because of the increase in the number of holiday-related meals, since norovirus can be transmitted through food that's been prepared by an infected person, explains Niket Sonpal, MD, assistant clinical professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York and St. George's University School of Medicine, specializing in gastroenterology and internal medicine. “Additionally, in the winter, we tend to spend more time indoors with people who are sick, and hand washing may decrease because it’s cold. Thus, the virus spreads more easily,” says Dr. Sonpal.
Drink lots of water
“Fluids are critically important, since you’re losing vital bodily fluids through sweating, vomiting, and diarrhea,” says Dr. Sonpal. “If you’re having trouble keeping liquids down, try taking small sips at regular intervals or chewing ice chips.” If you can't keep anything down or start showing signs of dehydration like a headache, muscle cramps, dark yellow pee, or not being able to pee very much, call your doctor or consider going to urgent care. You may need IV hydration.
Give your body rest
You won’t get any points for coming into work if you’re basically hugging a toilet all day.
Go on the BRAT diet
Once you think you can handle eating solid food again, start with the BRAT (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) diet. “These four foods are easy to digest, contain carbohydrates to give you energy, and replenish nutrients,” says Dr. Sonpal.
Consume ginger
“Some people use ginger to control their [stomach flu] symptoms,” notes Van Pham, DO, primary-care physician at MemorialCare Medical Group in Long Beach, California.
Try anti-diarrhea meds
Over-the-counter anti-diarrhea medication, like loperamide hydrochloride (Imodium) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), can provide some short-term relief, but “check with your doctor before trying OTC options,” cautions Dr. Sonpal.
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