How long does a stomach bug last?

It’s a sad reality that most of us have encountered: You suddenly awake in the middle of the night with the dreaded stomach illness. Your body is in open revolt, and you have no control over the constant nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea you’re experiencing. When you’ve been in pain for more than a day or two, all you want to know is when it’ll stop.

Although stomach bugs usually only last a few days, in extreme circumstances they may persist for up to three weeks. With the help of Jared Braunstein, DO, a board-certified internist at Medical Offices of Manhattan, he gives us a complete guide on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of stomach viruses. Read the article.