Why can you get gastroenteritis

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Gastroenteritis is the most common gastrointestinal disease, the harm after illness is very serious, understanding the etiology is helpful to effective prevention. Let's see why we have gastroenteritis.

Why can you get gastroenteritis

First of all: gastroenteritis is usually caused by microbial infection, can also be caused by chemical poisons or drugs. The typical clinical manifestations were diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. For healthy adults, gastroenteritis usually only causes discomfort and inconvenience in life, and does not lead to serious consequences. However, it can lead to life-threatening dehydration and electrolyte disorder in patients with severe, weak, young or old age. Therefore, it is necessary to deal with this situation effectively.

Secondly, infectious gastroenteritis can be caused by virus, bacteria and parasites. Poisons and drugs can cause chemical gastroenteritis. Viral infection is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. There are many kinds of viruses that can cause gastroenteritis. Rotavirus is the most common, followed by Norwalk virus, astrovirus and enteroadenovirus.

Finally: the type and severity of gastroenteritis symptoms depend on the type and quantity of microorganisms or poisons. The most common symptom is diarrhea. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, loss of appetite, weight loss (possibly signs of dehydration), excessive sweating, cold and wet skin, muscle pain or joint stiffness, fecal incontinence, etc.

matters needing attention

For cold food, spicy food and other stimulating food, we should choose according to personal conditions, original eating habits and seasons, avoid eating too much, especially avoid drinking. At ordinary times to develop a good habit of washing hands frequently, pay attention to the hygiene of tableware, raw food and cooked food placed separately.