Several winter bugs can cause cold and cough, but the norovirus causes upset of stomach and gastroenteritis. This is widespread in winter and appears to have peaked early this time approximately. It is highly communicable virus, which it spreads from person to person. Here Dr. Ellie Cannon explains ways to protect against winter vomiting bug.
Symptoms of winter vomiting bug : This virus is the main one, though it is frequently come together with diarrhoea. The sufferer of virus can also experience abdominal pain, fever, body ache and headache. The symptoms of the vomiting bug usually lasts for two to three days, however, the stomach upset can last longer.
Ways to prevent norovirus : Good hygiene is essential to prevent outbreak of winter vomiting bug. One should wash hands well, disinfect surfaces and avoid eating raw and unwashed vegetables and fruits. Anyone who has had the virus should segregate themselves for forty-eight hours after recovering.
Treatment of norovirus : The symptom to control norovirus is tending to be all which is essential. The small infants and the elderly are at higher risk of dehydration. Drink clear fluids small and often. The starchy, bland foods like toast can slow down diarrhoea. One can control fever with paracetamol, but ibuprofen can worsen vomiting.
Ways to know of getting norovirus : Normally the onset of norovirus is slow with nausea for few days, subsequent to the vomiting. Food poisoning likely to begin abruptly within twelve hours of eating infected food. The norovirus can occur again because its immunity lasts only for a few months.