Question 1

are there natural treatments for viral dysentery?

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Define "dysentery": "dysentery" is a non-specific term that means there is something wrong with your gut to cause diarrhea. More specifically, the term can be applied to: viral or bacterial gastroenteritis, radiation exposure, eosinophilic disease, tuberculosis involvement, autoimmune problems as with systemic lupus, crohn's disease. Get a clear diagnosis from your doctor before delaying appropriate treatment.

Question 2

what is viral gastroenteritis?

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Hukes and spews: Viral gastroenteritis means a bowel infection caused by a virus leading to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is treated symptomatically, but other sources need to be ruled out, especially if there is pain or bleeding from above or below.

Question 3

what causes viral gastroenteritis?

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Virus: It is a viral infection of the GI tract. It can be picked up from contact with surfaces, foods, living things, etc. That are carrying the virus. The best prevention is frequent hand washing and proper food preparation.

Question 4

how is viral gastroenteritis treated?

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Viral gastroenteriti: Time, fluids, brat diet.

Mainly time.

Question 5

what to take for viral gastroenteritis?

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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT). : You can get oral rehydration fluid at a pharmacy.

Question 6

how is viral gastroenteritis diagnosed?

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Clinically: It's frequently a diagnosis of exclusion as it's generally a self limited illness - lasting less than 24 hours or so.

Question 7

is viral gastroenteritis a serious illness?

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No: Generally not in otherwise healthy individuals but in infants and the elderly it can be serious if they cannot maintain adequate hydration-so the key is to drink appropriate liquids which replace electrolytes which jave been lost.

Question 8

how to know if i have viral gastroenteritis?

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Symptoms: The symptoms of stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) can include: nausea, vomiting, headache, watery bowel movements (not bloody), abdominal cramps and a low fever.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis?

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Hukes and spews 2: By definition, there has to be nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It can also include abdominal pain, cramping, occasionally fever, and occasionally blood in the vomit or stool.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis in adults?

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The symptoms of Viral gastroenteritis in adults include::   Abdominal pain, Loss of appetite, Dehydration, Diarrhea, Malaise, Fever, Nausea, Vomiting.

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