
HENRICO, VA (WWBT) - Dr. Patrick Wooward is seeing cases connected to stomach and liver illness.
He has treated several patients with loose stools, nausea and skin itching.
This is likely a viral infection affecting the intestines and liver.
Treatment is aimed at symptoms - bland low fat diet, imodium for diarrhea, claritin and cool baths if itching is a problem.
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