What is norwalk virus? What are the symptoms of norwalk virus infection? What is norovirus? What is winter vomiting bug? How can homeopathy help you? All of this answered, in this post and of course our doctors always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
Norwalk virus is also known as “Norovirus”
The infection caused by Norwalk virus is commonly called as “Winter Vomiting Bug” as most of its outbreak were seen in winters.
It is characterized by projectile vomiting and non-bleeding diarrhoea.
It is basically food- borne disease.
• People of all age are affected
• Children are more prone then adults
• No specific gender both male and female are equally susceptible
• Immuno-comprised individuals
• Transmitted infection-
a. faecal-oral route
b. contact transmission
c. fomites
• Consuming contaminated or rotten food or drink
• Raw fruits, vegetables and salads
• Oyster are found to be major source
• Uncooked food
• Contaminated water supply
• Unwashed hands after using toilet
• While handling diapers of kids
• Sharing contaminated objects like utensils toys etc.
• Bad hygiene
• Watery Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Low-grade fever
• Abdominal pain
• Dehydration
• Fatigue and weakness
• Clinical diagnosis
• Stool examination
• Complete Blood count
No Specific treatment available
• Antipyretic drug
• Oral rehydration solution
• Intravenous fluid in case of severe diarrhoea
• Stay hydrated
It is self-limiting disease so it can get resolve by itself in 4-5days or can lead to death due to dehydration caused by uncontrolled diarrhoea and vomiting.
• Dehydration: dry skin, sunken eyes, drowsiness, weakness
• Comatose condition of child due to fatigue
• Nosocomial pneumonia
• Metabolic acidosis
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Cholera
• Salmonella infection
• Rotavirus
• Shigella
• E-coli
• Maintain hygiene
• Wash hands at regular intervals
• Use alcohol-based sanitizer
• Try to disinfect things and house regularly
• Maintain hydration
• Use oral rehydration solution at regular intervals
• Small and frequent feeds instead of large one.
• Vaccination: no vaccine available till date
• Avoid going to hospital or public places if you are aware that you are infected by Norwalk virus.
• Make sure you consumed well cooked food.
• Avoid using sharing utensils, food, bedding etc.
• Veratrum album
• Podophyllum
• Phosphorus
• Aethusa cynapium
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