what are the general symptoms ? and what can help to relieve them ?
2006-06-12 03:02:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
The main symptom of gastroenteritis is diarrhea. When the colon (large intestine) becomes infected during gastroenteritis, it loses its ability to retain fluids, which causes the person’s feces to become watery. Other symptoms include abdominal pain or cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, unintentional weight loss (may be a sign of dehydration), excessive sweating, clammy skin, muscle pain or joint stiffness, and incontinence (loss of stool control). The body can usually fight off the disease on its own. The most important factor when treating gastroenteritis is the replacement of fluids and electrolytes that are lost because of the diarrhea and vomiting. Foods that contain electrolytes and complex carbohydrates, such as potatoes, lean meats (e.g., chicken), and whole grains can help replace nutrients. You can also buy electrolyte and fluid replacement solutions at food and drug stores. Or, if hospitalization is required, the nutrients can be replaced intravenously (injected directly into the veins). Antibiotics will not be effective if the cause of gastroenteritis is a viral infection. Doctors usually do not recommend antidiarrheal medications (e.g., Loperamide) for gastroenteritis because they tend to prolong infection, especially in children. It usually goes away without medical treatment in 1 to 2 days.
2006-06-12 03:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How Long Does Gastroenteritis Last
2016-09-29 01:39:32 · answer #2 · answered by schenecker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pain, diarrhea,nausea, vomiting, bloating.....even fever....can be a sign of gastroenteritis. Gastro means the digestive tract....from mouth to anus.......enter means inside......itis means infection.
It can last from overnight to weeks depending on the severity of it and the cure one gets. Seeing a doctor is by far the thing to do.
The side effects of gastroenteritis can be really bad. Like lowering of fluid and electrolytes. The body can't keep nutrients down, and is expelling too many things. So a low Na, Potassium, ect. developes. This can be life threatening.
SEE a DOC!
2006-06-12 03:08:57 · answer #3 · answered by Need an answer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gasteroenteritis is a medical term for upset stomach. nause,vomitting and diarhea are the symptoms and usually last 24 to 48 hours. but then you are tired weak and achey several more days.
2006-06-12 03:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by benny619 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-11 03:06:06 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the webpages for details on Gastro-enteritis, CMV-Gastroenteritis/Colitis and Viral Gastro-enteritis
2006-06-12 03:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋