{"id":1449,"date":"2019-07-17T23:01:53","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T23:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/?page_id=1449"},"modified":"2021-08-23T12:10:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-23T12:10:32","slug":"gastroenteritis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ahmeysclinic.com\/digestive-problems\/gastroenteritis\/","title":{"rendered":"Gastroenteritis"},"content":{"rendered":"
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of your stomach and intestines commonly caused by viruses and bacteria.<\/p>\n
It can also be caused by a reaction to new foods, especially in young children and by a reaction to medications.<\/p>\n
Characteristic symptoms of gastroenteritis are nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and sometimes a low-grade fever.<\/p>\n
This inflammation is common and although it is unpleasant, will usually go away on its own within seven days.<\/p>\n
You are likely to have gastroenteritis if:<\/p>\n
In most cases, gastroenteritis clears up after a few days and can be treated at home. However, diarrhoea and vomiting can lead to dehydration which can be dangerous, especially in babies and young children. Symptoms of dehydration in children and adults include:<\/p>\n
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Check with Ahmeys before going in. It may be possible to speak to an expert over the phone to avoid spreading your virus or infection.<\/p>\n
Gastroenteritis has several potential causes, the most common are:<\/p>\n
If you are able to recognise from the list of symptoms that you have gastroenteritis, you can usually treat it at home with rest, making sure you drink enough fluids and eating solid foods as soon as you are able.<\/p>\n
If you are concerned that your symptoms are severe or have lasted for a long time, call Ahmeys to book an appointment with one of our experts to discuss your symptoms and potential treatments.<\/p>\n
An expert at Ahmeys will review your symptoms either in person or over the phone to assess how to treat you.<\/p>\n
Once one of our experts has assessed you, they will discuss treatment options with you. Treatments may include:<\/p>\n
Gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of your stomach and intestines commonly caused by viruses and bacteria. It can also be caused by a reaction to new foods, especially in young children and by a reaction to medications. Characteristic symptoms of gastroenteritis are nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and sometimes a low-grade fever. This inflammation […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1399,"parent":1372,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\n