intestinal flu

American  

noun

Pathology.

1. influenza with abdominal symptoms, as diarrhea or vomiting.

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Example Sentences

Mr. Bush was found to have intestinal flu, but besides embarrassment, the incident provoked more unsolicited advice and raised questions about why Dr. Lee had prescribed sleeping pills.

From New York Times

Sick with intestinal flu, Former President George HW Bush famously vomited and collapsed at a state dinner given in his honor at the home of Japanese Prime Minister.

From The Guardian

The band were due to appear at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in California on Saturday, but pulled out due to Kiedis suffering "complications from the intestinal flu", a band spokesman said.

From BBC

"Due to Anthony Kiedis' hospitalization from complications from the intestinal flu, the Red Hot Chili Peppers regretfully must postpone their upcoming concert for iHeart Radio" on Tuesday,  a statement released on the band's website said.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, Ravin said the banned substance was included in a supplement he took to try to accelerate his recovery from what he called "a severe case of intestinal flu and strep throat."

From Los Angeles Times