With air temperatures beginning to rise recently, many viruses have begun to spread in the Middle East and the world at large. And as one of the most widespread of these viruses in this period is the norovirus
With air temperatures beginning to rise recently, many viruses have begun to spread in the Middle East and the world at large. And as one of the most widespread of these viruses in this period is the norovirus
Norovirus symptoms can include:
Symptoms of this disease usually last for a period of 24-36 hours, and then they will disappear on their own. [1,2] However, norovirus treatment must be provided, with the aim of relieving the patient's symptoms, as failure to treat these symptoms can lead to dehydration, especially in young children or the elderly.
Options for norovirus treatment may include:
Pain relievers and fever reducers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen. Antiemetics, such as domperidone (Motilium). Antidiarrheals, such as loperamide. Colic-reducing medications, such as hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan). Oral rehydration solutions.
