
Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 30, 2025 · Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever.
Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Mayo Clinic
Apr 30, 2025 · This condition, often called stomach flu, is usually harmless, except for infants and people with immunosuppression. Symptoms can usually be managed.
Norovirus infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Apr 30, 2025 · This highly contagious virus spreads through contaminated food, water or surfaces and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Learn ways to protect yourself.
Stomach flu: How long am I contagious? - Mayo Clinic
Mar 7, 2024 · With norovirus, you can be contagious before you feel ill. Symptoms usually appear within 1 to 2 days being exposed to the virus. Most people with norovirus feel better a day or two after their …
Gastroenteritis: First aid - Mayo Clinic
Jul 23, 2024 · Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines that can cause watery diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Gastroenteritis is often called the "stomach flu."
Norovirus: What to know and how to avoid it - Mayo Clinic News …
Dec 31, 2024 · Noroviruses are usually more widespread in the fall and winter, but you can get sick from the virus any time of the year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says norovirus …
Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do when sick with norovirus or ‘stomach flu’
Feb 10, 2023 · Dr. Allen says if you experience nausea and vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain — all symptoms of norovirus — drink lots of fluids and follow a bland diet like crackers, or broth or flavored …
Giardia infection (giardiasis) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Sep 20, 2025 · Symptoms include stomach cramps, bloating, upset stomach and loose stools. The parasite that causes giardia lives all over the world, mainly in areas poor sanitation and that don't …
Food poisoning (foodborne illness) - Symptoms and causes
Aug 16, 2025 · Learn more about illnesses that can cause upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea within hours of eating tainted food.
Infectious Diseases A-Z: How to tell if your upset stomach is a viral ...
Jul 22, 2019 · When symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea and fever, chances are it's a viral infection. "A viral gastroenteritis, which we sometimes call 'a stomach bug' or 'a stomach flu,' is a common reason …