Stomich flu?

A girl who had the stomich flu was in my dance studio yesterday, she said she had been sick since saturday night and that day. I'm worried that I could get sick. How long does it usually take for symptoms to appear and what are they first signs of a stomich flu?

A stomach 'flu' is usually caused by ingesting bacteria or a virus. This happens from eating foods that weren't prepared properly, or from not washing hands. The symptoms take about 1-3 days to become noticeable. Cramps, bloating, gas, and watery diarrhea (in that order) and the usual symptoms. There isn't much that can be done for a stomach flu (gastroenteritis). It's one of those things you just have to ride out. Taking medications to stop the diarrhea only make the symptoms last longer. Diarrhea is your body's way of washing the 'bug' out of you. When you take something to stop it, in only stays in your system longer.

There is a chance you could get it but it's not that great unless she coughed on you of breathed directly into your mouth.., you weren't making out were you? Give it a few days to a week.

ANYWAY..

Once you stop throwing up, drink more clear foods and drinks such as warm chicken broth, popsicles, and gelatin. When you start to feel better, try eating bland foods like toast, pretzels or crackers, bananas, and plain noodles. As your digestive system returns to normal, you can gradually go back to eating what you usually do.