Bacterial gastroenteritis

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bacterial gastroenteritis - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria or bacterial toxins . See also: Food poisoning ...
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bacterial gastroenteritis - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)

Digestive system

Digestive system organs

Causes of bacterial gastroenteritis (Source: MedLinePlus)

Many different types of bacteria can produce the symptoms associated with bacterial gastroenteritis , including: Campylobacter jejuni ; Clostridium; E. coli ; Salmonella; Shigella; Staphylococcus; Yersinia. Some sources of the infection are: Bakery products; Dairy products; Improperly prepared food; Reheated meat dishes; Seafood. Risk factors are: Consumption of improperly prepared foods or contaminated water; Travel or residence in areas of poor sanitation. The incidence is 1 in 1,000 people. Related topics: Campylobacter enteritis ; E. coli enteritis ; Food poisoning ; Salmonella enteritis ; Shigella enteritis ; Staph aureus food poisoning . ... [ read more.. ]

Symptoms of bacterial gastroenteritis (Source: MedLinePlus)

Each organism causes slightly different symptoms but all result in diarrhea . Other symptoms include: Abdominal cramps ; Abdominal pain ; Bloody stools ; Colitis ; Loss of appetite ; Nausea and vomiting . ... [ read more.. ]

bacterial gastroenteritis - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)

The objective of treatment is to replace fluids and electrolytes (salt and minerals) lost by diarrhea. Blood transfusions are rarely required. Antibiotic or antimicrobial therapy is usually not needed unless the rest of the body is affected. Ask your doctor before using any antidiarrheal medicines. Self-care measures to avoid dehydration include: Drinking electrolyte solutions to replace fluids lost by diarrhea; Eating no solid food until the diarrhea has passed. People with diarrhea, especially young children, who are unable to drink fluids due to nausea may need medical attention and intravenous fluids. People taking "water pills" (diuretics) need to be careful with diarrhea and may need to stop taking the medication during an acute episode, as directed by the health care provider. ... [ read more.. ]

Further Reading on bacterial gastroenteritis

Diarrhea,Age 11 and Younger - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) Every baby or child has different bowel habits . Your baby may have as many as 4 to 10 stools a day or as few as 1 every 3 days ...is often caused by a viral or bacterial infection, such as rotavirus, Diarrhea,Age 12 and Older - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) Diarrhea occurs when there is an increase in the number of bowel movements or bowel movements are ...many causes. Diarrhea is often caused by stomach flu ( gastroenteritis ) or food poisoning. Food Allergy Treatments ( WebMD ) Adverse food reactions can be broadly classified into 2 categories . The first category consists of immunologically - mediated ...not immunologically mediated (eg, lactose intolerance, bacterial food... Gastroenteritis ( WebMD ) Gastroenteritis is a condition that causes irritation and inflammation of the stomach and intestines (the gastrointestinal tract). Inflammatory Bowel Disease ( WebMD ) The term inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) covers a group of disorders in which the intestines become inflamed ( red and swollen ),...examination is done to eliminate the possibility of bacterial , viral, or... Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu) ( eMedicineHealth )

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