Know the "intestinal flu". These symptoms and ways to treat them

The German Gastroenterology Association has revealed that it is not linked to traditional flu, but to gastroenteritis caused by several viruses, including Norovirus and Rota viruses. Sneezing, for example, or contact of infection, any contact with objects that accumulate viruses such as doorknobs.

The symptoms of the stomach flu are nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, loss of appetite and limb pain.

To deal with intestinal flu, one must increase the amount of liquid to at least two liters. It is best to drink water and herbal teas such as chamomile tea and fennel. You should also eat light foods and easy digestion such as "squash", grated apple, banana puree, chicken soup.

If your condition does not improve after a few days, if the fever persists or blood is present in the stool, consult your doctor.

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after using the toilet, before cooking, touching animals, taking public transport, avoiding running towels, clean and disinfect the keyboard, smartphone and tablet with disinfectants.