Is Vernors or other types of ginger ale truely good for your stomache during flu sickness?
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The reason?  It's the sugar.  Have you ever had Emitrol?  It's an anti-nausea syrup you can buy at the store.  The sugar count in that is tremendous.  It's the sugar that settles your stomach.  You're supposed to even beat the bubbles out of ginger ale or coke so it doesn't bounce right back up.  You can also buy Coca-Cola Syrup in the drug store.  Just ask for it at the pharmacy.  Just pure syrup--no carbonation.  That will work too.
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What is stomach flu? \nStomach flu is a viral infection that affects the stomach and small intestine.  It is also called viral gastroenteritis.  The illness is usually brief, lasting 1 to 3 days. \nHow does it occur? \nGastroenteritis is caused by swallowing certain viruses.  The body fluids of infected people contain the virus, sometimes even before their symptoms begin.  The virus can be spread by direct contact with an infected person (for example, kissing or shaking hands) or by sharing food, drink, or eating utensils. \n\nThe virus enters the stomach and intestine and inflames the lining of these organs.  As a result, the stomach and intestine are temporarily unable to perform their usual functions.  The virus can also cause food to move more rapidly through your gastrointestinal (GI) tract. \n\nSome bacteria and other tiny organisms called protozoa can cause infections that have symptoms similar to those of stomach flu. \n\nWhat are the symptoms? \nWhen you have stomach flu, you may have one or more of the following symptoms: \n\n• fatigue \n• chills \n• loss of appetite \n• nausea \n• vomiting \n• stomach cramps \n• diarrhea \n• low-grade fever \n• muscle aches.\nThe illness may develop over a period of hours, or it may suddenly start with stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea. \nHow is it diagnosed? \nYour health care provider will review your symptoms.  He or she may examine you and order lab tests to rule out more serious illnesses, such as appendicitis, and to detect complications, such as dehydration. \n\nHow is it treated? \nThe most important thing to do is to rest the stomach and intestines.  You can do this by first eating nothing and drinking only clear liquids.  A little later you can eat soft bland foods that are easy to digest. \n\nDuring the vomiting phase of the illness it is best to have only small, frequent sips of liquids. \nDrinking too much at once, even an ounce or two, may cause more vomiting. \n\nYour choice of liquids is important.  If water is the only liquid you can drink without vomiting, that is okay.  However, if you have been vomiting frequently for a long time, you must replace the minerals, sodium and potassium, that are lost when you vomit.  Ask your health care provider what sport drinks or medical products could help you replace these minerals. \n\nOther clear liquids you can drink are weak tea and apple juice.  You may also drink soft drinks without caffeine (such as 7 UP) after letting them lose some of their carbonation (go flat).  Chilling the liquids may help you keep them down.  Avoid liquids that are acidic (such as orange juice) or caffeinated (such as coffee) or have a lot of carbonation.  Do not drink milk until you no longer have diarrhea. \n\nYou may start eating soft bland foods when you have not vomited for several hours and are able to drink clear liquids without further upset.  Soda crackers, toast, noodles, applesauce, and bananas are good first choices.  Avoid foods that are acidic, spicy, fatty, or fibrous (meats, coarse grains, vegetables) and dairy products.  You may start eating these foods again in 3 days or so, when all signs of illness have passed. \n\nSometimes treatment includes prescription medicine to prevent nausea and vomiting or diarrhea.  Nonprescription medicine is available for the treatment of diarrhea and is very effective.  If you use it, make sure you use the dose recommended on the package.  Before you use any medicine \nfor diarrhea, always check with your health care provider first. \n\nIf you have been vomiting for more than a day or have had diarrhea for over 3 days, call your health care provider.  You may need to have a physical exam to rule out more serious problems and to check for dehydration.  You may also need to have lab tests to determine whether bacteria or protozoa are causing your illness. \n\nDehydration is a potentially serious complication of stomach flu.  It can occur if your body loses too much fluid because
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Just do what you Mom did for you when you were a kid.   Flat ginger ale,  and dry toast.  Make sure you take enough fluids.  That's the biggest problem is becoming dehydrated.  \n\n"It is important that you drink enough clear fluids, such as water, so you do not get dehydrated. You should also drink other fluids such as juices, clear soups, or oral rehydration fluids for vomiting or diarrhea. See a doctor if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than two or three days, or if dehydration is a concern."
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Ginger root settles stomachs, you're supposed to let the ginger ale lose it's bubbles before you serve it to a sick person.
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until your tummy is feeling better,stick to a diet of pureed cooked veggies in the blender,applesauce,smoothies and soups.Ginger tea,peppermint tea and peppermint capsules soothe the tummy.Ginger helps the vomiting.Make sure you are getting plenty of fluids and electrolytes,use an electrolyte inhanced water "not sugar laden gatorade" l-glutamine will soothe your gut,and cooked rice cereal or rice powder will help bulk up your stool,as will bananas. Hope you feel better real soon!
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Hot showers help a lot; so does Thera-flu. It is the  OTC med ( a powder) that you mix with hot water and drink.  If you add a little sugar or honey, it tastes like hot lemonade.   Chicken soup or broth makes me feel better.
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Ginger is good for easing nausea. Drink ginger ale, or eat gingerbread or ginger snaps or candied ginger. Just be sure there is real ginger (not just "ginger-flavored" ingredients) in the drink or goodies. Or you can take gingerroot capsules, 500-1000 mg. In my experience, it works for motion sickness better than Dramamine! I've never had morning sickness, but I'd try it for that, too, rather than meds!
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I have never heard of this herb. Check your spelling at www.dictionary.com.\nI have some information for you though... \n\nHome Treatment \n\nIf you have influenza, you can expect the illness to go away on its own in about 7 to 10 days. In the meantime, you can take steps to feel better:\n\nGet extra rest. Bed rest can help you feel better. It will also help you avoid spreading the virus to others. \nDrink plenty of fluids to replace those lost from fever. Fluids also ease a scratchy throat and keep nasal mucus thin. Hot tea with lemon, water, fruit juice, and soup are all good choices. \nIf fever is uncomfortable, take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to lower it. You may also sponge your body with lukewarm water to reduce fever. Do not use cold water or ice. Lowering the fever will not make your symptoms go away faster, but it may make you more comfortable. \nTo relieve body aches and headache, take aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 20 unless your doctor tells you to do so. Also, aspirin and ibuprofen can upset your stomach, while acetaminophen does not. \nTry a decongestant or nasal spray if your main symptom is a stuffy nose. Look for a single-ingredient decongestant that contains phenylephrine. If nasal drainage is thick, a decongestant that contains guaifenesin may help keep it thin and draining. Do not use medicated nasal sprays or drops more often than directed and not for longer than 3 days. \nBreathe moist air from a hot shower or from a sink filled with hot water to help clear a stuffy nose. \nAvoid antihistamines. They do not treat flu symptoms and may make nasal drainage thicker. \nIf the skin around your nose and lips becomes sore from repeated rubbing with tissues, apply a bit of petroleum jelly to the area. Using disposable tissues that contain lotion also may help. \nUse cough drops or plain, hard candy to help ease coughing. \nTake a nonprescription cough medicine that contains dextromethorphan if you develop a dry, hacking cough. Some products contain a high percentage of alcohol. Use them with caution. \nElevate your head at night with an extra pillow if coughing keeps you awake. \nAvoid smoking and breathing secondhand smoke. This is good advice any time, but it is especially important when you have a respiratory infection like a cold or the flu. \nCall your doctor if:\n\nYour symptoms improve but then seem to get worse again. \nYou develop signs of a bacterial infection, such as a new or worse cough that produces yellow, green, rust-colored, or bloody mucus; persistent fever, ear pain, sore throat, sinus pain, or productive cough; or nasal drainage that changes from clear to colored after 7 to 10 days.
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I was told that ginger is great for morinng sickness. My ob/gyn gave me a sample of Gingera which is an antacid with ginger it in. It's good for morning sickness and indigestion
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It depends on what's causing you to vomit.  Did you eat bad food? flu? food allergy?\n\nUsually the best thing you can do is try water, little sips at first, if you keep them down, try other liquids, maybe clear soup broth.  \n\nginger ale, tea and crackers are recommended for nausea so those would be good to try.\n\nThe sure sign you are ready for food after vomiting is waiting until your stomach growls that signals for sure it's ready for food.
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Of course you have the flu.  It does say have a jab for the flu, it doesn't say have a jab against the flu,  now does it?\n\nStay at home and drink Whisky, lemon juice, sugar and hot water. Drink whilst very hot. After a while you don't care either way, but you will feel better in the morning.\n\nYou will be wedding fit by the 16th.  Have a lovely time.
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Ginger is great for releiving the Puking feeling....get some gingerale and drink it warm.....also drink some chicken broth
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Mythbusters tested ginger as a cure for seasickness.  It appears to really work, as opposed to the other options like magnetic bracelets, etc.  If it works for seasickness, I imagine it would help with nausea too.
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REST, fluids, vicks, a vaporizor w/ vicks in it, fluids, rest and did I mention fluids?  \n\nAnother thing I love using when I get sick is garlic.  I take a garlic clove and slice it into pill size slivers and swallow like a pill.  That backed up w/ Vitamin C and zinc and you should be back on your feet in no time.  The garlic kills the virus and the vitamin c and zinc boost your immunities.
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Keep a box of saltines next to your bed. Before you get out of bed, eat a few. Even if you aren't hungry (would you rather eat or dry heave). Sit up and get out of bed slowly.\n\nDuring the day, keep crackers with you. Also ginger ale will get rid of the nauseousness because ginger is known to settle a stomach.
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It may not affect your immune system, but it will increase your body's tolerance to the medication, requiring larger doses to achieve the same results.  If it's minor pain, just let it be.  If it's moderate pain, take something for it, but not too often.  If it's severe, at least mention it to your doc during a routine checkup.  If it's excruciating or if it is moderate or worse and lasts several days, see a doc immediately.  If you want a natural alternative to treatment of mild or moderate stomach pain, ginger is a very solid bet, and as an interesting side-note, ginger is about as effective as dramamine for motion sickness without any side-effects.  Tastes good, too.
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I am one to always "cure" myself.  Lots of rest, liquids.  Make yourself eat something even it it's a bowl of broth or crackers.  Sweat out the fever.  Get into the shower.  You won't feel like it but it will make you feel better.  Get your vitamins like Zinc, Vitamin C.  Ginger Ale is all I can take when I'm sick.  It may take a good week to get over.  I just went through this a couple weeks ago---it lasted a good 5 days.