Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning? HELP!!?

I've had diharea (sp?) since, Friday, and it keeps getting worse and worse. I've tried to trace back to what I've ate, and the only thing I did have that the rest of my family didn't was a ice cream bar. Today is Monday, and I'm still have HORRIBLE stomach cramps, and running to the bathroom every 20 min or so. Yesterday i went to the bathroom over 30 times! I don't really see and end in sight, I haven't ate anything since yesterday afternoon, and earlier today I thought I was safe to eat some crackers, but I was wrong, it made it worse, again. So what do you think, food poisoning, or stomach flu? I heard the stomach flu was going around, but I'm not throwing up....
any answers are appreciated!
P.S. My mom said I could be dehydrated on top of the stomach flu? How do you know if your dehydrated?

Sounds like stomach flu to me. You have my sympathy.

Don't eat anything. Drink plain water or broth. If you start to feel a little better try plain white rice. If that stays down you could have some broiled boneless skinless chicken breast.

No Dairy. No Soda or Cola. No Juice. Nothing high in fat.

Here's something from a website: http://diarrhea.emedtv.com/stomach-flu/s...

Stomach Flu Treatment: An Overview
There is no medicine that will kill stomach flu viruses (antibiotics are not effective against viral infections). Therefore, stomach flu treatment goals are focused on providing supportive care while the body fights the stomach flu. Supportive care involves treating symptoms, such as dehydration, that can occur as a result of the stomach flu.

Fortunately, for people with healthy immune systems, the body is able to effectively kill stomach flu viruses, and after 1 to 10 days (depending on the virus), stomach flu symptoms generally improve.

Rehydration as a Stomach Flu Treatment
Your body needs fluids to function. Dehydration is the loss of fluids from the body. Important salts or minerals, known as electrolytes, can also be lost with the fluids. Dehydration can be caused by:


* Diarrhea
* Vomiting
* Excessive urination
* Excessive sweating
* Not drinking enough fluids because of nausea, difficulty swallowing, or loss of appetite.



In cases of stomach flu, the combination of diarrhea and vomiting can cause dehydration.

The symptoms of dehydration are:


* Excessive thirst
* Dry mouth
* Little or no urine (or dark-yellow urine)
* Decreased tears
* Severe weakness or lethargy
* Dizziness or lightheadedness.


Giving special fluids by mouth (called oral rehydration therapy) is the most effective stomach flu treatment for preventing dehydration. By drinking oral rehydration fluids (ORF), juice, or water, people can reduce their chances of becoming dehydrated. Sports drinks do not replace the nutrients and minerals lost during this illness. Special fluids used for oral rehydration can be found in most pharmacies or grocery stores and can be purchased without a prescription.

Besides avoiding dehydration, other stomach flu treatment suggestions that may help relieve symptoms associated with the illness include the following:


* Allow your digestive tract to settle by not eating for a few hours
* Sip small amounts of clear liquids or suck on ice chips if vomiting is still a problem
* Gradually reintroduce food, starting with bland, easy-to-digest food, like toast, broth, apples, bananas, and rice
* Avoid dairy products, caffeine, and alcohol until recovery is complete
* Get plenty of rest.

Hope you feel better soon.

gasteristorist isssues <<<<spelling i had the samething

Just wait till it stops