What is stomach flu (gastroenteritis)?

The stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, is inflammation of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract caused by infections or other toxins. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, and body aches.

How do members experience stomach flu (gastroenteritis)?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with stomach flu (gastroenteritis)*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for stomach flu (gastroenteritis)*

Who has stomach flu (gastroenteritis) on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 7
30s 12
40s 14
50s 13
60s 6
70+ 7

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 24
Female 34