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The stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is inflammation of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract caused by infections or other toxins. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and body aches.
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for stomach flu (gastroenteritis)*
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The stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is inflammation of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract caused by infections or other toxins. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and body aches.
Common symptoms reported by people with stomach flu (gastroenteritis)
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for stomach flu (gastroenteritis)
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