“It represents 8.7 % of consultations for April”: this winter disease is still (very) present

With the arrival of spring, it was thought that this disease, which is usually rampant during the cold season, would be far behind us. That Nenni. Gastroenteritis is resisting this year. “”According to SOS doctor, It even represents 8.7 % of consultations in April“, explains Vincent Valitucq. The Sentinel network shows, moreover, that it is still very present on the territory, especially in Normandy. In” Hello! The morning TF1 “, the doctor reminds us of the good gestures to adopt to protect himself from gastroenteritis.

The essential barriers!

First reflex to have in case of gastro in his entourage: disinfection and barriers. This therefore involves hand washing with soap and the use of hydroalcoholic gel. In addition, we avoid sharing his cutlery with a sick person. Another gesture to keep in mind: put away your toothbrush in a cupboard, especially if the toilets are located in the bathroom. Obviously, we also fold the toilet telescope before pulling the flush to avoid particle projections. Finally, we disinfect all the objects that we touch, starting with remote controls and mobile phones to avoid sharing the virus with the rest of his family.

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What to do to relieve a gastro?

In general, the gastro lasts between two and three days and it goes back to normal on its own. This means that the virus does not need to be treated by antibiotics. For stomach aches, namely nausea and diarrhea, it is possible to go to the pharmacy to ask for drugs available without a prescription to relieve discomfort. “”Often, we think that paracetamol is for fever, but it also works for stomach pain“, Specifies Doctor Vincent Valitucq. In addition, it is also possible to act on gastro by treating his diet. On the one hand, favoring everything that is rice, pasta, potatoes, bananas and we avoid fiber -rich foods that accelerate transit. It is also advisable to consume broths rich in salt to allow rehydration. Complications of gastroenteritis, it is dehydration.So that the stomach does not realize that you are eating or drinking“explains the doctor of the morning.”Take for example a spoon, a fork every 10-15 minutes, really quietly, to really ensure the intakes both hydrices and lines“.