North Texas doctor shares steps to prevent and treat norovirus

FORT WORTH, TX (CBSDFW.COM) – We’ve been talking about flu and COVID for months now, but as those numbers start to drop, another virus is resurgent: norovirus.

“It can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps,” said Dr. Carol Nvelyu of Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth. “Usually we see it in the fall, it goes off into the winter and then starts to come down in the spring.”

Norovirus can spread quickly and easily, especially among children. But there are some steps you can take to reduce the risk to your family.

“Increased handwashing with children and others,” Dr. Nvelyu said. “Another point is to make sure you wash your hands before eating, after eating, when you come into contact with other people and [when] you feel sick.”

Dr. Nvelyu also said that it is better not to cook food if you are not feeling well.

However, if you or your children get sick, there is little you can do other than let the virus run its course.

“Fortunately, it usually doesn’t last long,” Dr. Nvelyu said. “So if I come into contact with someone, it usually takes 24 to 48 hours before I start to feel bad, and it usually lasts about 48 hours.”

The doctor said if you are sick, drink water. Drinks with electrolytes, such as Pedialyte, may help. Also, be sure to keep sick children at home so they can’t spread the virus at school.

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