What is a Stomach Bug and How Does it Differ from Food Poisoning?

A “stomach bug” is the common term for viral gastroenteritis – a viral infection of the stomach and intestines. It causes inflammation of the gut lining and leads to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and watery diarrhea. People often call it the “stomach flu,” but it has nothing to do with influenza (the true flu attacks […]