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Stomach Virus You may hear your doctor call this viral gastroenteritis. People also call it stomach flu, but it's not caused by the flu virus. There are different types of stomach viruses. Norovirus is the most common in the United States. Since a stomach virus and food poisoning have similar symptoms, like cramps, it’s easy to confuse the two. You get a stomach virus through close contact with someone who has the virus, such as sharing food or kitchen utensils, like a fork or knife. You can also get the virus by eating or drinking unsafe food and water. Unlike food poisoning, the virus can spread easily to other people -- at least for the first few days you have it. Other symptoms include: Watery diarrhea Stomach pain Upset stomach and throwing up Muscle aches or headache Low-grade fever There’s no medical treatment for a stomach virus. There are some things you can do at home to ward off dehydration and make you feel better. Avoid solid foods. Sip plenty of liquids instead -- wat