Symptoms Of Norovirus

Fatigue And Lethargy

Norovirus can lead to feelings of fatigue and lethargy. Some of this may be due to dehydration, while some of it may also be due to the toll the virus takes on the patient's body. The illness tends to cause a great deal of vomiting and diarrhea, which can cause muscles to become achy and fatigued. It's also hard for patients to rest their muscles until the virus has run its course. Individuals with norovirus might feel extremely lethargic and have trouble getting out of bed or summoning the motivation to do things. Most of their body's energy is being redirected into fighting off the virus. Dehydration can also make patients tired because of the way the lack of fluids affects their brain and other organ systems. Their muscles are more likely to hurt if they're dehydrated, since they aren't getting the fluid they need to function properly. It's important to rest when dealing with norovirus, and it's also important to stay as hydrated as possible. Even a little water may help improve lethargic symptoms.