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“These can hit quickly—usually within a day or two after being exposed—and can leave you feeling wiped out and dehydrated,” says Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, chief medical advisor for Garage Gym Reviews.
Other Signs of Norovirus
According to Dr. Dasgupta, in addition to vomiting and diarrhea, you may also notice nausea, stomach cramps, a mild fever, chills, and feeling extra tired.
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As you can probably tell from those symptoms, differentiating norovirus from similar conditions—such as the regular flu, gastroenteritis or food poisoning—is tough. For the most part, they all look pretty similar.
Other than noting when your symptoms happen, what’s the final say?
“Right now, if you have sudden onset of vomiting and/or diarrhea, it is more likely to be norovirus,” Dr. Hammershaimb says.
What To Do if You Notice Those Signs
Drink up! “The most important thing is to stay hydrated,” Dr. Hammershaimb says.
Otherwise, do your best to stay hydrated. Dr. Dasgupta encourages sipping water, clear broths or electrolyte drinks. Other tips he shares include resting, sticking to light foods once you feel better and washing your hands often.
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But what if your symptoms take a turn for the worse or you don’t get better in a couple of days or so?
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Dr. Raj Dasgupta, MD, chief medical advisor and a quadruple board-certified physicianDr. Elizabeth Hammershaimb, MD, an infectious disease pediatricianNoroSTAT Data, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Read More Details
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