Gastroenteritis

Burps.

Rumble. (Steaming hot) Milo. Gulps. OWWW!!

Numb tongue. Drilling from construction site. Incessant since morning.
Trying to keep sane?

I need PEACE!!

Saturday afternoon. Bloated tummy. Surfing net for info.

Stomach flu is a viral infection that affects the stomach and small intestine. It is also called viral gastroenteritis.

The 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.

Burps. Sucks.

Where's my award? Somebody please nominate me for Guinness World of Records. Wwwhat? twice in 2 months? Let me die...

How is it treated?
The most important thing to do is to rest the stomach and intestines. You can do this by first eating nothing solid and drinking only clear liquids. A little later you can eat soft bland foods that are easy to digest.

No food??? Throw me outta the window. NOW.

Other clear liquids you can drink are weak tea and apple juice. 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.

Coffeeeee........... sobs.

You 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, plain noodles, gelatin, eggs, applesauce, and bananas are good first choices. Avoid foods that are acidic, spicy, fatty, or fibrous (meats, coarse grains, vegetables) and dairy products.

Just like a baby.

Stomach flu rarely lasts longer than 1 to 3 days. However, it may be 1 to 2 weeks before your bowel habits return completely to normal.

Great. Just great.