When people think they have the stomach flu, it's probably norovirus. Outbreaks of the bug have been on the rise since January, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The gastrointestinal distress many people are describing is actually gastroenteritis. Some of the symptoms – diarrhea, which may be accompanied by nausea or vomiting -- overlap with symptoms of COVID-19. How do you know which illness is affecting you? COVID-19 generally doesn't come just with gastrointestinal issues — there are usually other symptoms such as a sore throat, stuffy nose or cough, doctors say. A person can always take an at-home COVID-19 test to make sure. Tap the link to find out the home treatment for gastroenteritis and when to seek medical help. |
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