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What is the medicine for gastroenteritis?
In some cases, adults can take over-the-counter medicines such as loperamide link (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate link (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) to treat diarrhea caused by viral gastroenteritis.
What food causes gastroenteritis?
Many bacteria can cause gastroenteritis, including:
- Yersinia, found in pork.
- Staphylococcus, found in dairy products, meat, and eggs.
- Shigella, found in water and often swimming pools.
- Salmonella, found in meat, dairy products, and eggs.
- Campylobacter, found in meat and poultry.
- E. coli, found in ground beef and salads.
How gastroenteritis is diagnosed?
Your doctor will likely diagnose viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) based on symptoms, a physical exam and sometimes on the presence of similar cases in your community. A rapid stool test can detect rotavirus or norovirus, but there are no quick tests for other viruses that cause gastroenteritis.
How does acute gastroenteritis develop?
Acute gastroenteritis is a disease state that occurs when food or water that is contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms (such as Clostridium perfringens, Vibrio cholera, E. coli,) or their toxins is consumed. Some of its symptoms are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Is milk good for gastroenteritis?
Avoid milk and dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and fatty or highly seasoned foods for a few days. Get plenty of rest. The illness and dehydration can make you weak and tired.
Who is at risk for gastroenteritis?
The main risk factors for gastroenteritis are environmental, seasonal, and demographics, being you children more susceptible. Other diseases like measles and immunodeficiencies put the patient at a higher risk for a gastrointestinal (GI) infection.
Can gastroenteritis cause death?
Untreated severe bacterial gastroenteritis can lead to severe dehydration, nerve problems, kidney failure, and even death.
Is Egg good for gastroenteritis?
Soda crackers, toast, plain noodles, gelatin, eggs, applesauce, and bananas are good first choices. Avoid foods that are acidic, spicy, fatty, or fibrous (such as meats, coarse grains, vegetables). Also avoid dairy products. You may start eating these foods again in 3 days or so, when all signs of illness have passed.