What causes stomach issues post norovirus?

Question

Hello doctor,

I got food poisoning about a month back and was told it might have been norovirus. I had been vomiting and suffered from a fever at that time, but the worst part was that I still had stomach issues. My gut has not felt normal yet. I have a loose stool almost every day and random stomach cramps. Is this normal for norovirus, or should I be worried? How long can symptoms last? Is there a way to speed up recovery, or do I just wait it out? I am also not eating much because everything upsets my stomach. Should I take probiotics or any specific medications?

Please suggest.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am happy to hear that you have already recovered from the norovirus. Usually, it takes two to three days, but sometimes, it takes even two weeks to recover completely. So I think it is taking time. It usually affects intestinal tissue that is why stomach issues are common in this case. Slowly, it will recover with time. Do not panic and just maintain these rules:

Maintain hygiene.
Eat blended food or easily digestible food. Avoid fatty foods, carbonated drinks, and spicy food, and eat healthy.
Take adequate rest.
You can take Loperamide as antispasmodics.
Wash hands before preparing food and also before and after using the washroom.

Monitor for 14 days. Then let me know the condition.

I hope this has helped you.

Please feel free to reach out to me again if you have further queries.

Thank you.