Gastroenteritis? (the stomach bug or the stomach flu)?

The other night I was vomiting every half hour or so. I'm guessing it was gastroentiritis, more commonly known as the stomach bug or the stomach flu.
What foods should I be eating and for how long?

Start slowly with clear liquids (broth, cranberry/apple/grape juices, Gatorade, Pedialyte) to maintain hydration. Be sure to brush your teeth after vomiting; the stomach acid can etch the enamel of your teeth (not to mention the bad breath).

As tolerated, advance to non-clear liquids (for example, tomato soup), then on to soft solids (scrambled eggs, applesauce, etc.), then back to normal.

You might get back to normal in a day or two, or it might be longer. Your stomach will let you know for sure! If the vomiting persists more than a couple of days, go to urgent care. You want to avoid dehydration, and it could be more serious with persistent vomiting.

Bananas,dry toast,ginger ale.I'd say maybe for the next 2 days after the vomiting has cleared.

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