Upset Stomach (2024)

FAQs

What settles an upset stomach quickly? ›

When informing your boss about your sick leave, keep things to the point without over-explaining your illness and symptoms. Instead, briefly explain why you're taking a sick leave (e.g. contagious illness such as flu and cold, stomach flu or family issues) and state your approximation of the period you'll be away.

Hi [Name], I'm writing to inform you that I have been feeling unwell since last night, due to which I am unable to attend the office. I've been diagnosed with a [severe case of food poisoning] and have been advised rest for [#] days.

“I can't come to work today. I have (respiratory or GI or flu-like) symptoms. I'll let you know when I am better.” “I am sick and unable to work today.”

You can also try applying a warm compress to your stomach, such as a heating pad or warm water bottle wrapped in a towel. This can help alleviate pain and cramping. Moreover, drinking a cup of warm water with a teaspoon of honey and a squeeze of lemon juice can help to soothe an upset stomach.

There's no medicine for stomach flu. Antibiotics don't work on viruses — they're for bacterial infections. The best thing you can do to help your immune system do its work is to stay home and rest, stay hydrated and eat a little if you can. Give your body the energy it needs to fight the infection.

Diarrhoea and vomiting can spread easily

Stay off school or work until you've not been sick or had diarrhoea for at least 2 days.

I am writing to let you know that I developed an acute case of food poisoning last night. I hoped it would go away by this morning, but it looks like I am still unwell. Please grant me leave for {X days} days so that I can take proper rest. I will join the office after {X days}, once my health comes back to normal.

It might be in your company's policy that you need to give some details about why you're missing work. If that's the case, just mention that you have stomach cramps or digestive issues. If your boss really presses for details, then it's okay to mention that you have diarrhea to them.

What is the professional way of saying stomach bug? ›

First of all, the “stomach flu” is actually known as gastroenteritis by your health care professional. It is a result of an inflammation of your gut (your stomach and intestines). The stomach flu (or gastroenteritis) is caused by a virus.

Don't feel you have to get too detailed.

If a colleague asks why you cancelled a meeting with them, saying something like, “My digestive system was playing up and I felt really unwell” can give some information and be an opening for further detail if you want.

If you're having trouble keeping liquids down, try sucking on ice chips and taking small sips of water. You can also drink noncaffeinated sodas, such as Sprite, 7UP or ginger ale. Take care to avoid caffeinated sodas, since caffeine can make your upset stomach worse.

This can include the foods commonly recommended in the BRAT diet, which stands for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast, but it can also extend to options like plain crackers and broth-based soups, for instance.

Antacids (such as Tums and Rolaids) are a good choice for heartburn and sour stomach. And medicines that contain bismuth subsalicylate (like Pepto-Bismol) can help treat diarrhea and nausea. If you're not sure which medicine to take for your upset stomach, talk with your healthcare professional.