Presentation
Of these 18 seizure patients, eight presented without fever (the aFS group) and 10 presented with febrile episodes (FS group). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Gangrene
A case of multifactorial symmetrical peripheral gangrene due to viral gastroenteritis, shock, dopamine infusion, exposure to low temperature and nonlactose fermenters septicaemia is presented for its rarity and devastating consequences. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
In viral gastroenteritis, the combination of diarrhea and vomiting can cause dehydration. [giguy.net]
Aerosolised vomit is thought to be important in the transmission of norovirus, and virus may persist on contaminated surfaces, such as carpet, for weeks. [www2.health.vic.gov.au]
People with vomiting or diarrhoea should: rest at home and not attend work. [health.nsw.gov.au]
Epidemic viral gastroenteritis has acquired various names in medical literature including "winter vomiting disease," "acute infectious nonbacterial gastroenteritis ," "epidemic diarrhea and vomiting," "epidemic collapse," and "epidemic nausea and vomiting [healthcentral.com]
- Diarrhea
Follow-up surveys were returned at month 6 by 186 patients and 198 controls: mean GSRS score was significantly higher in patients than in controls for abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] dizziness and constipation. 1,6 Bismuth Subsalicylate Bismuth subsalicylate is approved for the management of acute diarrhea, including traveler’s diarrhea, in adults and children 12 years and older and should never be given to children or adolescents [pharmacytimes.com]
Rotavirus infection is the most common cause of diarrhea in infants and young children under 5 years old. Adenoviruses and astroviruses cause diarrhea mostly in young children, but older children and adults can also be affected. [southernnevadahealthdistrict.org]
In addition, diarrhea and cramping may begin during this 24 hour period or immediately afterward. Diarrhea may last a day or two, or in young children it may last a week or longer. Fever is generally short-lived, lasting one to three days. [healthcentral.com]
- Nausea
Symptoms The symptoms caused by these infections include fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. When nausea and vomiting are present, they are usually strongest the first 12 to 24 hours and slowly improve thereafter. [healthcentral.com]
View or Print All Sections Definition & Facts Viral gastroenteritis is an infection of your intestines that typically causes watery diarrhea, pain or cramping in your abdomen, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. [niddk.nih.gov]
Loss of appetite, vomiting, cramps, nausea *, and diarrhea * are the most common symptoms of gastroenteritis. In the United States, gastroenteritis usually is a mild disease. [humanillnesses.com]
You will need to call your doctor if you or your child display any of the following symptoms: Blood in stools or dark, close to black coloured stools Feeling confused and lethargic Nausea Sunken eyes or fontanelle (these are the soft spots on your baby [mymed.com]
Foods to try include: Cereals, bread, potatoes, lean meats Plain yogurt, bananas, fresh apples Vegetables If you have diarrhea and are unable to drink or keep down fluids because of nausea or vomiting, you may need fluids through a vein (IV). [medlineplus.gov]
- Abdominal Pain
Follow-up surveys were returned at month 6 by 186 patients and 198 controls: mean GSRS score was significantly higher in patients than in controls for abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain and bloating Fever, malaise, and muscle aches may be present but are not always. Symptoms typically resolve on their own in 2 to 3 days. [jamanetwork.com]
Children Signs of dehydration, such as thirst and decreased urination, lethargy, dry mouth, sunken eyes, feeling faint on standing fever abdominal pain bloody diarrhoea any symptoms in a child less than 12 months of age. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]
- Abdominal Cramps
Signs and Symptoms Watery diarrhoea Vomiting Headache Fever Abdominal cramps Symptoms may last from 1 - 10 days depending on which virus causes the illness. [deputyprimeminister.gov.mt]
Written by Published on March 28, 2016 Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) is an infection of the intestines that causes diarrhea, abdominal cramping, vomiting, and even fever. [belmarrahealth.com]
They can include: Vomiting Watery diarrhea Headache Fever Abdominal cramps ("stomach ache") The best way to treat viral gastroenteritis is to rest and prevent severe loss of fluids (dehydration). [marquette.edu]
The typical presentation is an increased frequency of defecation lasting less than 14 days, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, anorexia, abdominal cramps, and fever. [1] Thielman NM, Guerrant RL. [bestpractice.bmj.com]
The affected person may also have headache, fever, and abdominal cramps (“stomach ache”). [sfcdcp.org]
Neurologic
- Febrile Seizures
All seizure patients, whether febrile or afebrile, presented with generalized tonic clonic seizures (GTCS), complex partial seizures (CPS), or both. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
All seizure patients, whether febrile or afebrile, presented with generalized tonic clonic seizures (GTCS), complex partial seizures (CPS), or both. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Workup
Colonoscopy
- Colitis
K52.81 Eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis K52.82 Eosinophilic colitis K52.83 Microscopic colitis K52.831 Collagenous colitis K52.832 Lymphocytic colitis K52.838 Other microscopic colitis K52.839 …… unspecified K52.89 Other specified noninfective [icd10data.com]
The most notorious STEC serotype is O157:H7, which is associated with hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). As a result, this serotype is routinely screened for in clinical microbiology laboratories. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
PubMed Google Scholar Matshuhashi N, Nishi Y, Nagoshi D, Kanemoto H: A N: Epidemic entercolitis possibly as a result of Norwalk virus infection presenting as ischemic colitis. Dig Endosc. 2003, 15: 138-141. 10.1046/j.1443-1661.2003.00234.x. [bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com]
Treatment
Gatorade and N-ORS may be effective in the treatment of dehydration associated with mild viral gastroenteritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
At the visit, write down the name of a new diagnosis, and any new medicines, treatments, or tests. Also write down any new instructions your provider gives you. Know why a new medicine or treatment is prescribed, and how it will help you. [cedars-sinai.org]
Treatment No specific antiviral drugs are useful for treating viral gastroenteritis. It is a common illness which may be particularly serious in young children. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]
Prognosis
Most individuals recover from this infection, without any complications and have an excellent prognosis If the symptoms are severe and prolonged, then it may result in permanent damage to various parts of the organs in the body. [dovemed.com]
Outlook (Prognosis) For most people, the illness goes away in a few days without treatment. Possible Complications Severe dehydration can occur in infants and young children. [ufhealth.org]
Etiology
There is a great need to apply molecular diagnostic tools to determine the actual and monitoring the changing etiology of acute enteritis in Polish population. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
The present report is the first prospective analysis of clinical-epidemiological trends of dual infections in young Spanish children with acute viral gastroenteritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Therefore, it is necessary to examine the molecular epidemiology of these viruses for controlling diarrheal diseases. [content.iospress.com]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Viral spread from person to person occurs by fecal-oral transmission of contaminated food and water. Some viruses, like noroviruses, may be transmitted by an airborne route. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Author information 1 Department of Acute Infectious Disease Control and Prevention, Key Lab of Enteric Pathogenic Microbiology, Ministry of Health, Jiangsu Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanjing, China. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Viral gastroenteritis prevention and home remedies There is no cure for viral gastroenteritis and, unfortunately, you must let it run its course, so prevention is the key. [belmarrahealth.com]
Control measures for viral gastroenteritis (not rotavirus) Preventive measures Prevention depends on good food and personal hygiene, particularly hand washing. Control of case Treatment is symptomatic and should focus on maintaining hydration. [www2.health.vic.gov.au]