Slowly adding fiber to your diet also can be very helpful. Try commercial fiber supplements or eating a bowl of raisin bran every morning. Viral gastroenteritis, often called stomach flu, is a viral infection that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It can be caused by a wide variety of viral agents. The illness is treated symptomatically.
Fluid replacement is a major concern.
Medications should not be given unless prescribed by a physician. Antibiotics are not effective because the illness is caused by a virus. At this time there is no medication to prevent viral gastroenteritis and no medication specifically to treat it. 882-7000 to make an appointment with a University of Missouri Health Sciences Center physician. I have primary biliary cirrhosis.