Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach and/or small or large intestine, normally resulting from infection.

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestines. It is more frequently infectious than simple gastritis and is often accompanied by fever and general malaise.

Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, associated with nausea, pain and vomiting.

A generalized infection of the gastrointestinal tract.

Inflammation of the membrane lining the intestines and the stomach, caused by a viral infection and resulting in diarrhoea and vomiting.

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Condition characterized by the return of gastric contents up the esophagus resulting in a “burning sensation” under the sternum.

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines. Symptoms include abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes diarrhea. Causes include bacterial or viral infection, ingestion of toxic or irritating substances, allergic reactions to specific foods (e.g., milk intolerance), and other disorders. Treatment depends on the cause.

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines as a result of infection. The symptoms of gastroenteritis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, severe cramping, weakness, and fever. Persistent diarrhea may also lead to dehydration, Upsetting the body chemistry and depleting important body salts. Left untreated, dehydration can lead to shock.

Inflammation of the stomach and intestine. It is usually due to acute infection by viruses or bacteria or to food-poisoning toxins and causes vomiting and diarrhea. The illness usually lasts 1-3 days. Fluid loss is sometimes severe, especially in infants, and intravenous fluid replacement may be necessary.

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually resulting from an acute bacterial or viral infection. The main symptoms are diarrhoea and vomiting, often accompanied by fever and especially in infants dehydration. Although generally a mild disease in Western countries, it is the number-one killer of infants in the developing world, with more than 1-5 million children dying annually from the disease in India a situation exacerbated by early weaning and malnutrition. Complications may include convulsions, kidney failure, and, in severe cases, brain damage.

Inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract that causes vomiting, diarrhea, or both. The most common causes are viruses (e.g., rotavirus) and bacteria (e.g., Salmonella) in food and water.

Inflammation of the stomach and small intestine, usually causing vomiting and diarrhoea.

Gastroenteritis, an inflammatory condition affecting the mucous membranes lining the stomach and intestines, is commonly instigated by viral or bacterial infections. This ailment results in the irritation and swelling of the gastrointestinal tract.

The malady denoted as gastroenteritis encompasses inflammation of the stomach and intestines, typically instigating abrupt disruptions that persist for a short span of two or three days. Various health disturbances like dysentery, typhoid fever, cholera, food-induced poisoning, and the ubiquitous traveller’s diarrhea, all fall within the gastroenteritis umbrella. Culprits triggering this condition comprise a diverse range of bacteria, their respective toxins, viruses, and other microscopic entities inhabiting food or water. Concurrently, a suite of non-infectious instigators exist as well, including food intolerance or specific irritant pharmaceuticals.

The conventional manifestation of this malady involves a declining desire to eat, accompanied by nausea, episodes of emesis, abdominal spasms, and diarrhoea. The emergence and gravity of these symptoms are intrinsically linked to the causative agent – they could be mild or potentially escalate to such severity that it instigates dehydration, circulatory shock, and an overall physical collapse.

Mild instances typically necessitate respite and rehydration-oriented therapies. Conversely, graver manifestations could warrant hospitalization, where fluid replacement is facilitated via intravenous administration. Certain bacterial onslaughts might necessitate antibiotic intervention, while other situations might navigate the course of the disease without any explicit therapeutic measures.