What is the fastest way to get rid of a stomach virus?

1 People with the stomach flu typically recover on their own with remedies like eating bland foods, getting plenty of rest, and staying hydrated. Some evidence suggests that probiotics help get rid of stomach flu symptoms, like diarrhea, quicker than other remedies.



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However, the key distinction is time: The symptoms of a stomach bug will take 12 to 48 hours to develop, while the symptoms of food poisoning typically develop much faster, usually within 6 hours of consuming an infected dish. Another common difference between the two is the length of illness.

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With diarrhea, it is advisable to eat bland foods such as toast. If people wish to, they can add bananas, peanut butter, or applesauce on toast.

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