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Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. It is usually not serious in healthy people, but it can sometimes lead to dehydration or cause severe symptoms. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/gastroenteritis.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Acute%20gastroenteritis; Guideline: IDSA 2017 infectious diarrhoea guideline, WHO diarrhoeal disease fact sheet
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. It is usually not serious in healthy people, but it can sometimes lead to dehydration or cause severe symptoms.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: diarrhoea acute, diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain.
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See a qualified clinician to confirm or rule this out, sooner if symptoms worsen.
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Tests used to confirm: oral rehydration; stool test if bloody, prolonged or severe.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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IDSA 2017 infectious diarrhoea guideline, WHO diarrhoeal disease fact sheet
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
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