Self-Check/At-Home
Diagnosing viral gastroenteritis is usually done after a review of the symptoms.
Theres not any specific test that can be used to make a diagnosis of the stomach flu.
There is a test forrotavirus, a viral disease that also causes vomiting and diarrhea.
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If anything is found during this test it could mean that theres more than the stomach flu causing symptoms.
Stool Test
Usually,stool testswont be used for diagnosing viral gastroenteritis.
There may be situations, however, where a stool test is ordered.
The physicians office will give instructions and a clean container for catching stool.
These viruses spread through close contact with someone or touching a contaminated surface.
It depends on the virus.
With some viruses, you’re free to be contagious even when you don’t feel sick.
you might eat your normal diet as soon as your appetite returns.
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