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What is gastrointeritis? possible causes, treatment and prevention?
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Stomach bug: Gastroenteritis is medical term for stomach flu. The most common cause is viral and not serious. Less commonly it is caused by bacteria like ecoli & can become life threatening. The most important thing is to keep hydrated and limit the portion size of foods. Blood in stool or vomit or not being able to keep things down, see a doctor immediately! prevent it with good hygiene and food choices.
Answered 1/5/2019
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