{"id":3116,"date":"2019-01-09T07:07:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T07:07:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2021-08-09T01:05:30","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T01:05:30","slug":"7-most-common-norovirus-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/7-most-common-norovirus-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Common Norovirus Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Norovirus is extremely contagious and anyone can be infected by it. You may get it from water or food or from a person who was infected with it. You can also get it from touching surfaces that have been contaminated. Norovirus causes inflammation throughout the digestive system including the intestines and the stomach. This can cause many different symptoms within your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The symptoms can be serious for some groups of people including the very young and the elderly. Most people have had some type of experience with the norovirus. It is a quite common illness and can even be a source of food poisoning as you can get it from eating food that is contaminated. It does not matter how you contract the virus, the results are always the same. Here are seven of the most common symptoms to expect if you have been infected with the norovirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Vomiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the ways that you can tell that you have contracted the norovirus is that you begin vomiting. This symptom will typically start within just 12 hours of being in contact with the virus<\/a>. In some cases, it may take up to 48 hours for the vomiting to begin. When you have been exposed to Norovirus you may vomit for anywhere from one to three days. This depends on many different factors including your personal immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The norovirus affects the digestive system and can make eating and even drinking difficult. Most people will have these symptoms for 24 to 72 hours. If the symptoms persist for longer than this it may be a worse condition or it could be that your body is simply still struggling to fight off of the virus. Most people will make a full recovery from the virus in just a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Abdominal Cramping and Pain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since the norovirus affects the digestive system, it only makes sense that it can cause you to experience pain and cramping in your abdominal area. This pain and cramping may be quite severe depending on the type of virus that you have contracted. At times, the cramping may be quite severe and cause you to be nauseous and may cause vomiting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vomiting may even make your abdominal area feel worse as it can cause the cramping and pain to become more severe as the muscles are being used to help expel whatever is causing the digestive system distress. The norovirus can cause the entire digestive tract to become inflamed, which in turn causes pain within the body. These symptoms may start just a few hours after contracting the virus or up to several days later. Once again, for some people the cramping and pain may be quite severe and for others it is not as bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Diarrhea or Watery Stools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another common symptom of the norovirus is stools that are watery or for some people full-on diarrhea<\/a>. Most of the time this symptom will appear within one to three days after contracting the virus. There are some people who will experience more nausea and vomiting while others will experience diarrhea. Others will experience both of these symptoms and may not be able to keep anything down for quite a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, for the most part these types of symptoms will typically be over in just a few days. For some people, it may last just a few hours and for others it could be three days or more. It all depends on how well your body can fight off the virus. When you have norovirus it is really important to try to stay hydrated as your body is likely going to be trying to get rid of everything that is in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Low-Grade Fever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A low-grade fever can be a symptom of many different types of illnesses, not just norovirus<\/a>. However, if you are experiencing some of the other symptoms on this list and you are running a low-grade fever, chances are good that you have contracted the norovirus. Typically if the norovirus is the cause of fever it will stay fairly low grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may experience a spike in temperature for a little while, but for the most part, your fever will stay around 100 degrees Fahrenheit or below. If it goes above 102, it may be something else that is causing your body distress. Aspirin and other fever reducers can help to keep your temperature in check if you can keep them down. You can also try a cool bath or keeping a cool washcloth on your forehead to help keep your temperature down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Chills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Along with a low-grade fever<\/a>, if you are suffering from the Norovirus you may experience chills from time to time. Many people report feeling very hot for a short time and then extremely cold. These chills will often include sweating profusely and not being able to get warm. The chills usually will occur when you have a fever and it breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because the body may overreact to being overheated for a bit and then cool off the body too much, causing you to become chilled. When this happens you will want to cover up with a warm blanket and try to get warm. Regulating the body temperature can be a bit difficult when you are fighting off a virus. However, taking steps to keep your temperature in check can be helpful at alleviating some of the uncomfortableness that you may be suffering from because of the norovirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A person who has been infected by the norovirus may end up with a headache<\/a>. This may be one of the first symptoms that they notice along with some uncomfortableness in the abdominal region. Some people with norovirus do not ever get a headache, but many others do report this symptom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A headache may also come after some of the other symptoms on this list and may be a result of not getting enough fluids in your body. A headache is often a sign that your body is becoming dehydrated. If you are suffering from a severe headache and have some of these other symptoms, try to drink something. Water is the best choice, but a carbonated clear beverage can help as well. Anything that you can possibly keep down will help to ensure that you do not become dehydrated while your body is fighting off the virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Generalized Body Aches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overall, when someone has contracted the norovirus they are simply going to feel bad. Nausea<\/a>, vomiting, and diarrhea can all be quite difficult to deal with. When you are fighting off this virus, your body may simply feel weak. In fact, it is possible for you to have aches and pains just about all over your body. You may feel like walking takes an extreme amount of effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you feel just generally achy all over and you are suffering from some of the other symptoms on this list, your body is trying to tell you that you need to rest so that it can help to heal what is wrong. Make sure that you are taking care of yourself by getting plenty of rest while you are not feeling well. Rest is one of the best ways to help your body fight off the virus and get you back on your feet much sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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