gastroenteritis
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis
ˌga-strō-ˌen-tə-ˈrī-təs 
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines characterized especially by nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps
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Vomiting Vomiting and stomach ache typically accompany diarrhea as part of an acute gastroenteritis or stomach virus in kids.
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Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 1 July 2024
Treatment will depend on the underlying cause. Antibiotics, for example, can treat a bacterial infection like gastroenteritis or H. pylori, which causes peptic ulcers.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 17 June 2024
Different types of bacteria can cause bacterial gastroenteritis, including E. coli and Salmonella.1
The diets people typically consume in warmer temperatures may also play a role, Sethi said.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 17 June 2024
Most include the classic gastroenteritis symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping, and some are more likely to progress to more severe syndromes including muscle weakness or paralysis, kidney failure, and bloodstream infections.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 16 May 2024
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Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 1 July 2024
Treatment will depend on the underlying cause. Antibiotics, for example, can treat a bacterial infection like gastroenteritis or H. pylori, which causes peptic ulcers.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 17 June 2024
Different types of bacteria can cause bacterial gastroenteritis, including E. coli and Salmonella.1
The diets people typically consume in warmer temperatures may also play a role, Sethi said.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 17 June 2024
Most include the classic gastroenteritis symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramping, and some are more likely to progress to more severe syndromes including muscle weakness or paralysis, kidney failure, and bloodstream infections.
—Keren Landman, Vox, 16 May 2024
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gastroenteritis
noun
gas·tro·en·ter·i·tis
-ˌent-ə-ˈrīt-əs
plural gastroenteritides
-ˈrit-ə-ˌdēz
: inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines
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