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1. What is gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is defined as the swelling in the stomach and intestines, thereby resulting in diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting.
2. What are the common symptoms of gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is primarily identified with the following indications:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fever or headache
- Muscle pain
- Dry skin
3. What are the causes of gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is caused by the following reasons:
- Viruses like rotavirus, norovirus
- Bacteria like E. coli, Salmonella
- Parasitic infection
- Side effect of medication
- Toxins
4. Whom should I consult if I have gastroenteritis?
A gastroenterologist is the best person to be consulted if you are suffering from gastroenteritis. He/she will diagnose the cause and provide the essential treatment.
5. Can gastroenteritis be prevented?
Yes, gastroenteritis can be prevented by the following measures:
- Maintenance of proper hand hygiene
- Vaccination
- Avoiding close contacts with infected persons
- Intake of a well-balanced, healthy diet
- Drinking boiled water during travelling
- Avoiding outside contaminated food
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Dr. Harshad Joshi | 100% | 18 | 20 | 1500 |
Dr. Shankar Zanwar | 100% | 7 | 17 | 1500 |
Dr. Vibhor Vinayak Borkar | 100% | 7 | 17 | 1500 |
Dr. Naresh Gabani | 100% | 1 | 19 | 1000 |
Dr. Ajay Mishra | 86% | 6 | 15 | 1000 |