What should you do if you have gastroenteritis?

Answer 1

If you have gastroenteritis, you should:

• Get at least two tablespoons/one ounce/30 cc of fluid every 15 minutes
• Advance diet as tolerated; don't just eat bananas, rice, apples and toast, as you will not get enough protein
• Avoid fried foods and dairy until you feel better
• See your health care provider if you have recently traveled, gone camping, or had sex with a man who has sex with men.
• See your health care provider if you have abdominal pain not resolved with defecation
• See your health care provider if you have yellow discoloration in your skin or eyes.

Answer 2

By being near someone who is/has been infected recently. Also, Gastroenteritis can be caught by drinking unclean water and not washing your hands after meals and going to the toilet.