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Inflamation of the intestine, typically the large intestine. Gastroenteritis can be caused by anything that inflames the stomach and small intestine. (1) Most cases are caused by a virus infection such as norovirus or rotavirus. (2) Fewer are caused by bacterial infection such as salmonella or escherichia coli. (3) Ingestion of toxic chemicals or poisons. (4) Adverse reaction to a medication. (5) Autoimmune (allergic) reaction to a food substance. (6) Intestinal parasites.
What else can I help you with?
Is gastroenteritis a virus or a bacteria?
gastroenteritis is a virus
What is the result of laboratory test to gastroenteritis?
what is the lab result that found in gastroenteritis
What are the medical management of acute gastroenteritis?
what are medical management to the patient with acute gastroenteritis
What are the types of gastroenteritis?
There are two main types of gastroenteritis: viral gastroenteritis, which is often caused by viruses like norovirus or rotavirus, and bacterial gastroenteritis, which can be caused by bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli. Both types can lead to symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain.
How else is gastroenteritis known?
Gastroenteritis often is referred to as the stomach flu even though the flu is a respiratory illness caused by an influenza virus. Other common names for viral gastroenteritis include: food poisoning, winter-vomiting disease, non-bacterial gastroenteritis
Is gastroenteritis contagious?
YES
Can you eat chocolate if you have gastroenteritis?
no
What is the code for gastroenteritis?
558.9
What is intestinal swelling?
Gastroenteritis
What is the nanda nursing diagnosis for gastroenteritis?
The NANDA nursing diagnosis for acute gastroenteritis include symptoms such as diarrhea, acute pain, and deficient levels of fluids. Activity intolerance is also seen in patients with gastroenteritis.
What prevention methods are there for gastroenteritis?
There are few steps that can be taken to avoid gastroenteritis. Ensuring that food is well-cooked and unspoiled can prevent bacterial gastroenteritis, but may not be effective against viral gastroenteritis.
What is the NANDA nursing diagnosis for acute gastroenteritis?
The NANDA nursing diagnosis for acute gastroenteritis include symptoms such as diarrhea, acute pain, and deficient levels of fluids. Activity intolerance is also seen in patients with gastroenteritis.
