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What should you know about enterovirus stomach flu?

How the structures involved in Gastroenteritis differ from normal
Illustration: How the structures involved in Gastroenteritis differ from normal

Short answer

Enterovirus stomach flu is a viral gastroenteritis that can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, and dehydration.

This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.

At a glance

Main priority
Replace lost fluid and monitor urine
Spread reduction
Handwashing and surface cleaning

What the illness can look like

Enteroviruses may inflame the stomach and intestines. People can develop nausea, watery stools, cramping, fever, tiredness, and loss of appetite. [Gastroenteritis](/conditions/gastroenteritis/) can have many viral or non-viral causes, so symptoms alone do not identify the exact virus. [Abdominal Pain](/symptoms/abdominal-pain/), [Nausea](/symptoms/nausea/), and [Fever](/symptoms/fever/) may accompany the bowel symptoms.

Supporting recovery

Take frequent small sips of an oral rehydration drink, particularly after vomiting or diarrhoea. Continue breastfeeding, and offer simple foods when the person feels able to eat. Wash hands with soap and water, clean contaminated surfaces, and avoid preparing food for others while unwell. Do not give children anti-diarrhoeal medicine unless a clinician recommends it. [Rotavirus Infection](/conditions/rotavirus-infection/) is another cause of gastroenteritis with similar symptoms.

When to seek care

Contact a clinician for persistent vomiting, worsening diarrhoea, significant abdominal pain, blood in stool, or fever in a young baby. Seek urgent help for confusion, fainting, severe weakness, a very dry mouth, markedly reduced urine, or inability to keep fluids down. These can indicate [Dehydration](/conditions/dehydration/), which may need prompt treatment.

Questions to ask

Ask how much fluid to offer, how to recognise dehydration, when normal foods can resume, and whether the person needs testing or review.

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General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi

That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.

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Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.

A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.

Questions people ask

Is enterovirus stomach flu the same as influenza?

No. It is a gastrointestinal illness caused by an enterovirus, not the influenza virus.

What is the clearest reason to seek urgent help?

Inability to keep fluids down or signs of dehydration require prompt assessment.

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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.