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Diarrhea--loose, watery stools occurring more than three times in one day--is a common problem that usually lasts a day or two and goes away on its own without any special treatment. However, prolonged diarrhea can be a sign of other problems. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day. Diarrhea can cause dehydration, which means the body lacks enough fluid to function properly. Dehydration is particularly dangerous in children and the elderly, and it must be treated promp... 
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Gastroenteritis (stomach flu)is the irritation and inflammation of the digestive tract. This condition may cause abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Severe cases of gastroenteritis can result in dehydration. Gastroenteritis affects people of all ages and both sexes, however the most severe symptoms are experienced by infants and seniors. The main symptoms of gastroenteritis are watery diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms include headache, fever, chills, and abdominal pain. The symptom...
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Diarrhea as related to Gastroenteritis
- Gastroenteritis
Infections of the stomach and intestines, which usually come with diarrhea, vomiting, and ... Dr. Reddy's Pediatric Office on the Web TM Gastroenteritis. Symptoms. Diarrhea; Vomiting; Fever ...
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Viral gastroenteritis
Jabbar A. Gastroenteritis and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Prim Care . 2003; 30(1): 63-80, vi. Update Date: 2/7/2006. Updated by: Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford ...
- Gastroenteritis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gastroenteritis involves diarrhea or vomiting, with noninflammatory infection of the upper small bowel, or inflammatory infection of the colon, both part of the gastrointestinal tract. Usually this is ...
- Viral Gastroenteritis
The main symptoms of viral gastroenteritis are watery diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms are headache, fever, chills, and abdominal pain. Symptoms usually appear within 4 to 48 hours after ...
- AllRefer Health - Bacterial Gastroenteritis (Acute Gastroenteritis ...
Bacterial Gastroenteritis (Acute Gastroenteritis, Gastroenteritis - Bacterial, Infectious Diarrhea ... Alternate Names : Acute Gastroenteritis, Gastroenteritis - Bacterial, Infectious Diarrhea ...
- Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis Diagnosis Basics. Gastroenteritis, often called the "stomach flu," is a common and normally short-lived illness characterized by diarrhea and low-grade fever, cramps, nausea, and ...
- Gastroenteritis
Travelers to foreign countries may experience " traveler's diarrhea " from contaminated food and unclean water. The severity of infectious gastroenteritis depends on your immune system’s ability to ...
- eMedicine - Gastroenteritis : Article by Arthur Diskin, MD
Diarrhea associated with nausea and vomiting is referred to as gastroenteritis. Diarrhea is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care. In the developed world, it is the most common ...
- What is gastroenteritis?
This condition may cause abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Severe cases of gastroenteritis can result in dehydration. In such cases, fluid replacement is the primary factor in treatment.
- Gastroenteritis (stomach flu) symptoms, causes, and treatment on ...
Norwalk and Noroviruses are more likely to cause diarrhea in older children and adults. How is viral gastroenteritis diagnosed? Generally, viral gastroenteritis is diagnosed by a physician on the ...
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