Symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea and vomiting can be the result of a host of illnesses ranging from food poisoning to the stomach flu. Food poisoning is caused from eating foods that contain bacteria, viruses or parasites. The most common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, stomach cramping, and even fever. They can start within hours of eating contaminated food or show up days later. At-home treatment options include: resting, drinking clear fluids water, tea, and broth , and taking acetaminophen to reduce fever and discomfort.
You should also avoid milk and cheese products, raw fruits and vegetables, fatty foods, alcohol, spicy foods and caffeine for a few days. Hospitalization might be needed so that lost fluids can be replaced intravenously. Dehydration can be fatal, but rarely.
When you're traveling in other countries, you can become sick from contaminated food or water. You may be able to reduce your risk by following these tips:. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Overview Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. Viral gastroenteritis Open pop-up dialog box Close. Viral gastroenteritis The stomach, small intestine and large intestine colon are part of your digestive tract, which processes the foods you eat.
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Sometimes an antibiotic or other treatments are needed if certain bacteria or other infections are found to be the cause. Antibiotics are not needed for gastroenteritis caused by viruses and may even make things worse. They are also more likely if you have an ongoing chronic condition such as diabetes or if your immune system may not be working fully.
For example, if you are taking long-term steroid medication or you are having chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Gastroenteritis can be easily passed on from person to person. If you have gastroenteritis, the following are recommended to prevent the spread of infection to others:.
The advice given in the previous section is mainly aimed at preventing the spread of infection to other people. However, even when we are not in contact with someone with gastroenteritis, proper storage, preparation and cooking of food and good hygiene help to prevent gastroenteritis.
The simple measure of washing hands regularly and properly is known to make a big difference to the chance of developing gastroenteritis. You should also take extra measures when in countries which have poor sanitation. For example, avoid water and other drinks that may not be safe and avoid food washed in unsafe water. Trop Med Int Health. Epub May My colonoscopy biopsies came back suggesting I have lymphocytic colitis they found a mild increase of lymphocytes in my colon I had to read the patho report a few times trying to make sense of Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions.
Egton Medical Information Systems Limited has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. For details see our conditions. In this series. Coli Diarrhoea Medicine. In this article When do I need to see a doctor? What are the symptoms of dehydration? What causes gastroenteritis? How is gastroenteritis diagnosed?
When should I seek medical advice? What options are there for treatment of gastroenteritis? What are the possible complications? How do you prevent gastroenteritis? Can gastroenteritis be prevented? Gastroenteritis In this article When do I need to see a doctor? When do I need to see a doctor? The main symptom is diarrhoea, often with being sick vomiting as well. Diarrhoea means loose or watery stools faeces , usually at least three times in 24 hours.
Children with gastro are infectious, so wash your hands thoroughly after contact with your child, particularly before feeding and after nappy changes. Keep your child away from other children as much as possible until the diarrhoea has stopped.
Babies under six months old should always be checked by a GP if they have gastro, because they are at higher risk of dehydration. If your child is very dehydrated and cannot keep any fluids down, they may need to be admitted to hospital to have fluids by a tube through the nose into the stomach a nasogastric tube or directly into a vein through a drip intravenous or IV therapy. Should I give her less to drink? It is very important for fluids to be given, even if the diarrhoea seems to get worse.
It is important to replace the fluids that are lost due to diarrhoea or vomiting to prevent dehydration. When your child first gets gasto they may refuse food to start with. This is not a problem as long as they are drinking fluids. When your child becomes hungry again, give them the food they feel like eating.
Many children become sensitive to dairy following a bout of gastro. You can usually manage this by reducing their dairy intake for a period of three weeks following gastro. If the symptoms persist beyond this, take your child back to your GP. We acknowledge the input of RCH consumers and carers. To donate, visit www.
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