Do Norovirus symptoms include heatiness (excess internal heat)?

Generally, symptoms of norovirus infection do not include "heatiness" (excess internal heat). Detailed analysis is as follows:

Norovirus infection primarily causes a series of symptoms centered on the gastrointestinal tract, including frequent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (often watery stools), and is commonly accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, and abdominal pain. These symptoms occur because after invading the human body, norovirus mainly affects the gastrointestinal mucosa, triggering an inflammatory response and disrupting normal gastrointestinal function. "Heatiness" is a concept in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), often related to internal imbalances of yin and yang and excessive internal heat. It typically presents with symptoms such as sore throat, swollen gums, mouth ulcers, and constipation. These manifestations are not directly associated with the pathophysiological mechanisms or clinical features of norovirus infection. Therefore, "heatiness" symptoms generally do not occur during a norovirus infection.

In daily life, it is important to maintain personal hygiene by washing hands frequently, especially before meals and after using the toilet or touching public objects. Thoroughly wash hands with soap or hand wash under running water, following the seven-step handwashing technique to ensure all areas of the hands are cleaned, thus reducing the chance of viral infection.