About viral gastroenteritis
Viral gastroenteritis (often called a stomach bug) causes diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and cramping. It’s usually caused by a virus like norovirus or rotavirus and spreads easily from person to person. Most people recover at home within a few days, but treatment can help manage the symptoms.
Who can we treat?
We can treat people aged 1 year and over with mild viral gastroenteritis who are otherwise well and able to drink fluids.
How can we help?
Our team can help ease your symptoms and support your recovery at home.
- Treatment for nausea, cramping or fever
- Oral rehydration and self-care advice
Patient Information - Gastroenteritis
Looking after yourself at home
- Drink small sips of oral rehydration fluid regularly, especially after each loose bowel motion.
- Rest as much as possible and avoid preparing food for others for 48 hours after symptoms stop.
- Wash hands well with soap and water after using the toilet or helping someone with symptoms.
Using your treatment
- Take medicines only as directed and stop if your symptoms resolve early.
- If vomiting returns after 8 hours, a second dose of anti-nausea medicine may be needed.
When to return
- If symptoms last more than 5 days or get worse.
- If you develop blood in your stool or signs of dehydration (e.g. no urine, dry mouth, dizziness).
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