Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis usually is caused by a viral infection or food poisoning and in either case treatment consists of rest, good room temperature fluid intake including flat ginger ale, light bland diet, avoiding harsh roughage, taking kaopectate or imodium as needed to control severe diarrhea. If symptoms don't show continual improvement after a few days, stool culture and evaluation needed by MD
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