Has stomach virus always attacked both upper and lower gastro-intestinal areas.?
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yeah i guess i think so
396886
Yes you can. It is possible to move the virus from the location of the outbreak to other places on the body by touching the sores. Type 1 and 2 can spread to other places on the body. The eyes, moouth, genitals, and nose are the most senitive places because they are mucus membranes. But you can also get it on your finger tips called HEPATIC WITLOW.
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It is most likely a gastro-intestinal virus, could be the flu.  Most likely not food poisoning.  True Food poisoning is hits pretty fast and is relentless, it doesn't hit and then suddenly you feel better.  Constant doubled over painful, cramping.  Most Intestinal bugs last 24-72 hours.  Try to stay hydrated and see the doctor if it lasts more than 72 hours.
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My husband had that! It's called gastridous. An infection in the lining of the stomach. It hurt him real bad and he was laying on the floor throwing up one minute and dirreah(?spelling) the next. He went to the doctor and that's what it was. He has to watch how much sorrow stuff and pizza and real greasy hot foods that he eats, ecspecially late at night. But eventually it healed, and your brothers will too, if he follows good health instructions.
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It can be bad if you have a sensitive stomach or an ulcer. It has a lot of acid in it.
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Diarrhea for sure because something is always coming out of that end everyday anyway. When you throw up it hurts your throat and you just feel horrible. I think the nausea is worse then a stomache anyway:(
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Possibly- or you could just be trying to avoid all of the cold, flu, and stomach virus germs that are going around this time of year.  If you feel COMPELLED to repeatedly wash/wipe/sanitize and friends/family/co-workers seemed concerned about you, you might want to consider what your reasons are for doing this- you may need to talk to a medical professional.  On the other hand, this might just be a good way for you to avoid all of those pesky germs!
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I have had this same symptom for years. Not constantly, maybe 1 or 2 times a year. Gastro Dr couldn't figure it out, after testing and his only suggestion was that maybe, since I have so many adhesions from several emergency surgeries, that now and then the adhesions tangle and kink a section of intestine. Leaving gas trapped on the upper side nowhere to go but up and leaving me with pain and bloating. Don't want to scare you, but maybe It'll give you a starting point. :-)
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By "stomach virus" I think you are referring to the virus that causes the "stomach flu," or viral gastroenteritis.  This is a very common viral infection that leads to nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.  Fortunately, viral gastroenteritis is a self-limited illness meaning that it will get better on its own usually within 24-48 hours in an adult.  There is nothing that we can do now that will help your body to clear the infection sooner.  The important thing is to maintain adequate hydration in order to prevent dehydration.  Drink plenty of fluids; Gatorade or Powerade are good rehydration agents.  Again, this isn't to "flush out the germs" so much as it is to replace all the fluid that is lost from the vomiting and diarrhea.  In some cases, the vomiting and diarrhea can be so severe that you may need to see a doctor for intravenous fluids.  If you become light-headed when you stand and your urine output is significantly decreased, it is probably worthwhile to go to the ER.  Some recent evidence has suggested that probiotics like Lactobacillus can reduce the frequency and duration of diarrhea in kids by 50% or more, but this isn't as well studied in adults.
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In some ways there can be.  Swallowing a lot of phlegm can be upsetting to some people's stomachs.  It can even result in vomitting.\n\nPeople with allergic or asthmatic symptoms are also more likely to have gastro-intestinal reflux disease (GERD).  Chronic or frequent heartburn can be damaging to the esophagus an, though rare, can increase your risk for esphageal cancer.  You should definitely talk to your doctor.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duodenum\n\nan ulcer of one of those areas of the gastrointestinal tract that are usually acidic.\n\nAbout 4 % of gastric ulcers are caused by a malignant tumour, which is one reason to be vigilant in their detection. Duodenal ulcers are generally non-malignant. Most ulcers are now known to be associated with Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that lives in the acidic environment of the stomach. Ulcers can also be caused or worsened by drugs such as Aspirin and other NSAIDs\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duodenal_ulcer
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"A UAB researcher is investigating a potentially significant link between a very common stomach bacteria and the incidence of heart disease among African-Americans. The bacteria, helicobacter pylori or H. pylori, is found in the lining of the stomach."\n\n"Several studies have recently reported an association between ischaemic heart disease and Helicobacter pylori infection."\n\nBased on scientific studies, there does appear to be a link between the two but the link is a weak one.  Some people who have a severe episode of H. pylori can go on to develop heart disease but that is not always the case.  The effect of H. pylori on the heart depends on many factors.  Listed below are sites with much more info on this subject.  Hope that helps!
910641
all viruses work by taking over the reproductive mechanism of cells and making them manufacture copies of themselves.  Frequently the viral cells put out toxins that cause various illnesses.  "Stomach" viruses do this in the GI tract.
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Yes, I had an Upper GI Series done a long time ago. Unless things have changed you will drink 3 cups of that "chalky stuff" which has I believe a barium isotope solution in it that will "stick to your ulcers" so that they may show up on an x-ray.
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Be cautious just in case I would say...\n\nI once was in Northern China with my husband and a whole group of Chinese-Singaporeans. We were told by our Chinese guide that we should not eat nor drink in restaurants (all kind of hepatitis A,B etc and all). The local population was not bothered though.\n\nBut us, Caucasians and Singoporean-Chinese alike were warned not to eat anything nor drink any water in restaurants. Just in case......and that was from a local Chinese guide.\n\nWe all had all our numerous shots before-hand though..but did not take the risk.\n\nSo, basically :  I don't know but better consult other expats over there..
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A stomach virus is not contagious, except through the gut.Your Dad and nephew acquired it from something they ate or drank. Stomach viruses have a short incubation period. Your son probably did not eat the same thing, or he would have got the infection by now. Those who have it should be careful about hand- washing and washing of utensils and dishes.\nThe flu shot will not help. Food poisoning is almost the same.
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History: \n\nBackground: Upper respiratory infections are common infections and include pharyngitis, sinusitis, epiglottitis, laryngotracheitis, and the common cold. Viruses play a significant role in the pathogenesis of many of these infections. Bacteria and other organisms also are responsible. \n\nPharyngitis is an inflammatory process of the pharynx, hypopharynx, uvula, and tonsils that can be caused by viral or bacterial infection and, occasionally, both. Distinguishing between these infections is important because rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis may complicate untreated group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections (GAS), but they usually can be prevented by appropriate antibiotic treatment. \n\nSinusitis is an inflammatory process involving the paranasal sinuses (maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, and sphenoid). It usually is a bacterial complication of a viral upper respiratory infection. \n\nEpiglottitis is a life-threatening disease observed most frequently in children aged 1-6 years, often during the fall and winter. Although less common, it also can affect adults. \n\nLaryngotracheitis usually is the result of viral infection. The subglottic area and trachea are involved, whereas the area above the true vocal cords is spared. When children younger than 5 years have the infection, it is called croup. \n\nThe common cold is a mild, self-limited, catarrhal syndrome caused, for the most part, by members of 5 families of viruses. A small proportion of colds are complicated by bacterial infections of the paranasal sinuses and the middle ear, which require antimicrobial therapy.\n\n\nPathophysiology: In infectious pharyngitis, bacteria or viruses may invade the pharyngeal mucosa directly, causing a local inflammatory response. Other viruses, such as Rhinovirus, cause irritation of pharyngeal mucosa secondary to nasal secretions. \n\nStreptococcal infections are characterized by local invasion and release of extracellular toxins and proteases. In addition, M protein fragments of certain serotypes of GAS are similar to myocardial sarcolemma antigens and are linked to rheumatic fever and subsequent heart valve damage. Acute glomerulonephritis may result from antibody-antigen complex deposition in glomeruli. \n\nThe most common local predisposing cause of suppurative sinusitis is a viral upper respiratory tract infection. Inflammation and edema in the ostial meatal complex can obstruct the sinus ostium, leading to hypo-oxygenation of the sinus, disturbed ciliary and mucous blanket function, and diminished local resistance. \n\nIn epiglottitis, supraglottic structures become inflamed and edematous, leading to narrowed airway and respiratory compromise. Epiglottitis in children almost always is caused by Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB). In adults, it frequently is nonbacterial. \n\nLaryngitis mainly affects children and begins with a prodrome of a few days of a mild viral upper respiratory infection. As the infection extends to the proximal trachea, diffuse inflammation with exudate and edema of the subglottic area causes narrowing of the airway. The cricoid ring of the trachea, in the immediate subglottic area, is the narrowest portion of the airway in a child. A small amount of edema can cause significant airway obstruction. Inspiratory stridor occurs when air flows through this narrowed subglottic area. \n\nInfection with common cold viruses characteristically is short in duration and self-limited.\n\n\nFrequency: \n\n\nIn the US: Children in day care in the United States are estimated to have an upper respiratory infection approximately every 3 weeks from the age of 6 months to 2 years. The incidence then decreases, and, by the time of school entry, a child has about 3-6 episodes of upper respiratory infection per year. Most of these infections include pharyngitis and/or laryngitis. Viral upper respiratory infections frequently occur in mini-epidemics. They are more common in the winter, except for those caused