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Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)

About- Gastroenteritis also known as infectious diarrhea or stomach flu is inflammation of the stomach and small intestine.
 
Symptoms-
Gastroenteritis Abdominal pain and cramps
Gastroenteritis Chills
Gastroenteritis Clammy skin
Gastroenteritis Diarrhea
Gastroenteritis Excessive sweating
Gastroenteritis Fever
Gastroenteritis Headache
Gastroenteritis Fecal Incontinence 
Gastroenteritis Joint stiffness
Gastroenteritis Loss of appetite
Gastroenteritis Muscle pain
Gastroenteritis Nausea and vomiting
Gastroenteritis Unintentional weight loss
 
Causes-
Gastroenteritis can be caused by bacterial (E. coli, salmonella and campylobacter bacteria), viral (Noroviruses, Rotavirus), or parasitic (giardia) infections. Common routes of infection include:
Gastroenteritis Contact with an infected person
Gastroenteritis Contaminated food or water
Gastroenteritis Dirty utensils
Gastroenteritis Undercooked poultry, eggs, or poultry juices
Gastroenteritis Unwashed hands
 
Specialists to visit
Gastroenterologist Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterologist Pediatrician

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhsinform.scot
https://my.clevelandclinic.org
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au

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