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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Scoring sixth for having the most medical emergency claims, Egypt’s travelers sought medical attention for gastroenteritis problems, injury and fractures,
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
The breakdown of Gaza’s sanitation systems has also led to increases in hepatitis A, dysentery and gastroenteritis, according to Palestinian and U.N. officials.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
Symptoms of poop eating include gastroenteritis, vomiting and diarrhea, decreased appetite, tiredness and intestinal parasites, according to Muenster Milling.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
Avoid the following foods: High-fat foods fried or greasy foods, tomato products, caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages
Take Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen) to ease symptoms and inflammation if your colic is due to gastroenteritis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
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Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 31 July 2024
The breakdown of Gaza’s sanitation systems has also led to increases in hepatitis A, dysentery and gastroenteritis, according to Palestinian and U.N. officials.
—Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
Symptoms of poop eating include gastroenteritis, vomiting and diarrhea, decreased appetite, tiredness and intestinal parasites, according to Muenster Milling.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024
Avoid the following foods: High-fat foods fried or greasy foods, tomato products, caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages
Take Motrin or Advil (ibuprofen) or Aleve (naproxen) to ease symptoms and inflammation if your colic is due to gastroenteritis, ulcerative colitis, or Crohn's disease.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 July 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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