Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 18, 2022 · Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.
Gastroenteritis: What It Is, Symptoms, Medication & Treatment
Sep 25, 2023 · Symptoms involving your intestines (diarrhea, cramps), together with symptoms involving your stomach (nausea, vomiting) are the hallmarks of gastroenteritis. You’ll know it if it’s “coming out both ends.” Gastroenteritis symptoms may include: Diarrhea. Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite. Abdominal pain and cramping. Fever. Chills. Fatigue.
Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu): Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - WebMD
Apr 17, 2024 · Gastroenteritis is when your stomach and intestines are irritated and inflamed. This can cause belly pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The cause is typically inflammation triggered...
Gastroenteritis in adults: Symptoms, causes, treatments
Jul 28, 2023 · Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often due to an infection. It causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Treatment typically focuses...
Symptoms & Causes of Viral Gastroenteritis (“Stomach Flu”)
Adults with any of the following symptoms should see a doctor right away. Adults should also see a doctor if they aren’t able to drink enough liquids or oral rehydration solutions—such as Pedialyte, Naturalyte, Infalyte, and CeraLyte—to prevent dehydration or if they do not improve after drinking oral rehydration solutions.
Stomach Flu: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
With stomach flu, gastrointestinal symptoms often come on suddenly. What are stomach flu symptoms? The most common stomach flu symptoms are: Diarrhea. Nausea and vomiting. Loss of appetite. Abdominal pain and cramping. These symptoms come from inflammation in your stomach and intestines.
Gastroenteritis In Adults - Harvard Health
Dec 4, 2023 · In adults, symptoms of gastroenteritis typically include mild diarrhea (fewer than 10 watery stools daily), abdominal pain and cramps, low-grade fever (below 101° Fahrenheit), headache, nausea and sometimes vomiting. In some cases, there can be bloody diarrhea.
Understanding Viral Gastroenteritis - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Viral gastroenteritis is an inflammation, swelling, and irritation of the inside lining of your gastrointestinal tract. A virus causes this illness. It can infect your stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. Viral gastroenteritis is very common. In most cases, it lasts only a few days and doesn’t need treatment.
Acute gastroenteritis symptoms: List, causes, and more - Medical News Today
Jun 28, 2023 · Acute gastroenteritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestine, typically due to an infection. Possible symptoms include abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and...
Gastroenteritis in adults Guide: Causes, Symptoms and …
Dec 4, 2023 · In adults, symptoms of gastroenteritis typically include mild diarrhea (fewer than 10 watery stools daily), abdominal pain and cramps, low-grade fever (below 101° Fahrenheit), headache, nausea and sometimes vomiting. In some cases, there can be bloody diarrhea.