Is it normal to have acid reflux or heartburn after getting over a stomach virus?
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at
7:47 am
I had a stomach virus over the weekend. I vomited a number of times and had diarrhea. Now after everything I eat I get heart burn. They say to eat what you normally eat after wards, but I seem to be getting heard burn or sick still after some foods. How much longer is this going to last?
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Your stomach could still be in a very sensitive state right now. That’s why you may be having the continuous heartburn. Also, if that’s the case, easting very heavy things or spicy foods would not allow your stomach a good recovery from your illness.
There may be one other possibility though. There MAY be a possibility of a stomach ulcer. Although stomach ulcers, depending upon position, will cause pain. Gastric Ulcers usually cause pain BEFORE eating where peptic is usually after.
I would say give it another day or so. See how you feel. You may want to try Gaviscon liquid but check with your doctor first.
I don’t know if it is normal, but the same thing just happened to me. It lasted about a week after the stomach virus, but I took some over the counter Zantac also.
It’s a terrible feeling and hope you get better soon.