The symptoms of gastroenteritisand they are:
- watery diarrhea (pasty or liquid stools)
- stool with blood, mucus (phlegm) or pus (signs of bacterial or parasitic infection)
- nausea and vomiting
- cramps in the belly
- loss of appetite
- dry mouth, decreased urine volume (signs of dehydration)
THE prevention is to wash your hands thoroughly before eating and after using the toilet. It is also important that fruits and vegetables are thoroughly washed and that
meats and eggs are fully cooked.
O treatment depends on the microorganism that was the cause of gastroenteritis:
- in the case of gastroenteritis caused by viruses, there is no specific medication. Medications may be used to relieve symptoms such as cramps and nausea. It is important to ingest large amounts of liquids, to replenish losses, and to make light meals in small quantities;
- in the case of gastroenteritis caused by bacteria such as Shigella, Salmonella and E. coli, antibiotics should be prescribed for seven days, in addition to the same recommendations for viral gastroenteritis;
- in the case of gastroenteritis caused by parasites (Giardia), the use of antibiotics is also necessary for five to seven days, in addition to the same recommendations for viral gastroenteritis.
See here what is the diet recommended for those who have gastroenteritis.
Treatment should be prescribed by a physician promptly, especially and especially in those cases where the stool has blood, mucus or pus, or in cases that last for more than seven days. No medication should be used to stop diarrhea (imosec) without medical prescription, by the risk of aggravation of the disease.
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