Things You'll Need:
- Rest
- Fluids (e.g. water, Gatorade)
- Pepto Bismo
- Pain killer (an acetaminophen like Tylenol is best)
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Step 1
See a DOCTOR.
It is important to see a doctor when possible, especially if this is your first time fighting this type of illness. Sometimes, you may need antibiotics prescribed. And follow your doctor's orders as best you can. -
Step 2
Drink lots of FLUIDS.
When you have diarrhea or are vomiting, your body is easily susceptible to dehydration. Obviously, water will help rehydrate your body, but GATORADE is also a great way to replenish your fluids. It has flavor so you won't get sick of only drinking water and the ELECTROLYTES will give you some energy, especially if you aren't eating much and it's hard to keep food in your system. -
Step 3
Eat SIMPLE meals.
Eat potatoes, rice, porridge, crackers, bread. Simple starches will help clear your digestive system. You don't want to eat anything heavy to upset your stomach even more. It may be hard to follow such a strict diet, but if you don't, it will be a painful couple of days, trust me.
Clear liquids will help, too. Try chicken broth or chicken noodle soup. -
Step 4
Go to the BATHROOM as often as you need to. Don't hold anything back. It is your body's way of excreting wastes and toxins. The faster you get rid of the virus, the sooner you recover.
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Step 5
Most importantly, get lots of REST.
Any time you are sick, your body is telling you to slow down and rest up so that it can carry on the fight internally.
Comments
bigasamountian said
on 3/23/2009 Two things I have tried that I know for sure will work for heading off a virus. 1) My doctor told me several years ago that as soon as you feel the first symptoms of a virus, immediately start taking pepto bismol as it's directed on the bottle. She said the bismuth coats the virus germs and they pass through your system without making you sick. 2) A couple of Mexican guys I used to work with convinced me to try taking 2-4 cayenne pepper pills at the onset of a virus. You can find them at almost any vitamin/supplement display. They said it kills the virus germs. I was sort of worried at first, I won't lie, I have a very sensative stomach. But, I tried it and it worked. I'd recommend the pepto first though ;).
sunnystarr said
on 2/13/2009 What a great article!! Thanks for sharing :)
girliegirl said
on 4/27/2008 Pepto makes me feel worse, the immodium is good though. I recommend a syrup called Emetrol for nausea. It's safe even for kids and morning sickness and it works great! Also tastes good too and you can find it OTC just about anywhere.
juliesam3 said
on 2/27/2008 Be certain to go to the doctor if it last for more than the norm, especially if you've been out of the country as you can get parasites in your stomach.
bmi57 said
on 1/16/2008 Great information, thank you.