Mom Worries About Daughter With Norovirus

[dlgoff]

TL;DR

A bad thing to learn

I just got a call informing me that my middle daughter has the Norovirus. I'm so worried about her.

 

[Astronuc]

Summary:: A bad thing to learn

middle daughter has the Norovirus. I'm so worried about her.

aka stomach flu.

Best to manage a fever, if one, and drink something like Gatorade or drink with electrolytes to replace that lost with vomiting and diarrhea. I usually mix Gatorade with coconut water, the later having more potassium. I like to have a balance of sodium and potassium, so 50/50 mix of Gatorade and coconut water.

 

[dlgoff]

aka stomach flu.

I did not know that.

 

[Astronuc]

I did not know that.

Technically, it's Viral gastroenteritis, and causes are Noroviruses and rotaviruses.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/viral-gastroenteritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378847
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases...troenteritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378852

Also, decarbonated Coke or similar beverages with phosphorylated carbohydrates can be use to soothe the stomach lining.

 

[dlgoff]

Technically, it's Viral gastroenteritis, and causes are Noroviruses and rotaviruses.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/viral-gastroenteritis/symptoms-causes/syc-20378847
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases...troenteritis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20378852

Also, decarbonated Coke or similar beverages with phosphorylated carbohydrates can be use to soothe the stomach lining.

Thanks @Astronuc. I'm getting a good education here.