NHS 24: Dodgy Tummy?

Feeling a bit “bleurgh” 🤢 ? Stomach bugs can be very unpleasant but usually clear up by themselves within a couple of days.

If you are unwell with diarrhoea or vomiting you should:

✔️ stay off work or school until at least 48 hours after symptoms have stopped.

✔️ avoid visiting anyone in hospital during this time.

✔️ wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water particularly after using the toilet and before preparing or handling food.

✔️ drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.

✔️ take paracetamol for any fever or aches and pains.

✔️ get plenty of rest.

✔️ use special rehydration drinks, available from community pharmacies if you have signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth or dark urine.

✔️ if you feel like eating try plain foods such as soup, rice, pasta and bread

#NHSinform has more information on what you should do if you have an upset tummy. Click the link in the comments to find out more

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