symptoms of gastrointestinal flu
Sometimes people mistake symptoms of stomach flu, or gastroenteritis, for the viral infection we commonly call flu.. But theyâre not the same. Stomach flu happens when your stomach and intestines (also called the gastrointestinal or GI tract) are inflamed and irritated. Causes range from bacteria, viruses, and parasites to food reactions and unclean water. The flu comes with symptoms like fever, congestion, muscle aches, and fatigue. The cause is the influenza virus.