Kirsten Kind, MD
Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Kind is a Family Medicine Physician specializing in pediatric radiology in Scotland. She received her MD from the University of Edinburgh Medical School in 2009. In 2017, she was elected as a Fellow of The Royal College of Radiologists.
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How long does a virus last?
The length of time that a virus lasts can vary quite a bit. You may get over a virus in a couple of days or you could be unwell for several weeks. It depends on the type of virus and your overall health.
Do you have to throw up if you have the stomach flu?
Not necessarily. You may just have stomach pain or diarrhea. Vomiting and nausea (feeling sick) are common symptoms of the stomach flu though.
Does pain associated with appendicitis come in waves?
The pain can come in waves. The pain associated with appendicitis is usually general abdominal pain that becomes focused in the lower right side of you abdomen. It is not typical for appendicitis pain to come and go in waves (this is more often associated with kidney stones or gallstones) but it is possible.
