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What Causes Diarrhea And Fever?
My husband and I have a stomach virus that is mostly diarrhea (I threw up once though) and a really high fever. We've been sick now for 48 hours, and the fever is going down but the stomach stuff is worse. Is this going around? How long does it last?
Mon, 26 Feb 2018
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* This is stomach infection through some sort of bacteria or virus which
may be ingested via contaminated food or liquid .
* The time period of recovery varies for individual depending upon the type
and virulence of the pathogen .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query in details .
* This is stomach infection through some sort of bacteria or virus which
may be ingested via contaminated food or liquid .
* The time period of recovery varies for individual depending upon the type
and virulence of the pathogen .
Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .
Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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