Definition Gastroenteritis is a catchall term for infection or irritation of the digestive tract, particularly the stomach and intestine. It is frequently referred to as the stomach or intestinal flu, although the http://www.answers.com/topic/influenza virus is not associated with this illness. Major symptoms include http://www.answers.com/topic/nausea-and-vomiting-1, http://www.answers.com/topic/diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. These symptoms are sometimes also accompanied by http://www.answers.com/topic/fever and overall weakness. Gastroenteritis typically lasts about three days. Adults usually recover without problem, but children, the elderly, and anyone with an underlying disease are more vulnerable to complications such as http://www.answers.com/topic/dehydration. Description Gastroenteritis is an uncomfortable and inconvenient ailment, but it is rarely life-threatening in the United States and other developed nations. However, an estimated 220,000 children younger than age five are hospitalized with gastroenteritis symptoms in the United States annually. Of these children, 300 die as a result of severe diarrhea and dehydration. In developing nations, diarrheal illnesses are a major source of mortality. In 1990, approximately three million deaths occurred worldwide as a result of diarrheal illness. The most common cause of gastroenteritis is viral infection. Viruses such as rotavirus, adenovirus, astrovirus, and calicivirus and small round-structured viruses (SRSVs) are found all over the world. Exposure typically occurs through the fecal-oral route, such as by consuming foods contaminated by fecal material related to poor sanitation. However, the infective dose can be very low (approximately 100 virus particles), so other routes of transmission are quite probable. Typically, children are more vulnerable to rotaviruses, the most significant cause of acute watery diarrhea. Annually, worldwide, rotaviruses are estimated to cause 800,000 deaths in children below age five. For this reason, much research has gone into developing a vaccine to protect children from this virus. Adults can be infected with rotaviruses, but these infections typically have minimal or no symptoms. Children are also susceptible to adenoviruses and astroviruses, which are minor causes of childhood gastroenteritis. Adults experience illness from astroviruses as well, but the major causes of adult viral gastroenteritis are the caliciviruses and SRSVs. These viruses also cause illness in children. The SRSVs are a type of calicivirus and include the Norwalk, Southhampton, and Lonsdale viruses. These viruses are the most likely to produce vomiting as a major symptom. Bacterial gastroenteritis is frequently a result of poor sanitation, the lack of safe drinking water, or contaminated food-conditions common in developing nations. Natural or man-made disasters can make underlying problems in sanitation and food safety worse. In developed nations, the modern food production system potentially exposes millions of people to disease-causing bacteria through its intensive production and distribution methods. Common types of bacterial gastroenteritis can be linked to Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria; however, Escherichia coli 0157 and Listeria monocytogenes are creating increased concern in developed nations. http://www.answers.com/topic/cholera and Shigella remain two diseases of great concern in developing countries, and research to develop long-term vaccines against them is underway. - Julia Barrett
How long does Gastroenteritis last for?
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The most common disease caused by exposure to human waste is gastro-enteritis. Gastro- enteritis is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
No, it causes alcohol-induced gastric enteritis.
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A significant raise in E.S.R also known as sed rate, often indicates inflammation. This can be due to infection and can indicate a raised white blood cell count.
Acute enteritis is usually a self-limited condition that clears up on its own in 1-6 days. Consequently, there is no "cure." The goal of treatment is to prevent dehydration by replacing fluids and electrolytes, and to improve the comfort of the person, if possible.
Eosinophilic enteritis is not a kind of cancer.
If someone is suffering from gastro enteritis, he/she should simply opt for simple food. Oily and rich foods are strictly prohibited in such disease which is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is advisable to follow diet chart as prescribed by medical practitioners.
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is also called the stomach flu, however unrelated to influenza. It causes severe diarrhea and is contracted by eating badly prepared food and other contaminated substance such as dirty water.
One can find more information about enteritis by checking out local hospital and inquiring there. Local hospitals will be able to diagnose and give professional information about enteritis.
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