How to alleviate enteritis.

Written by Jiang Guo Ming
Gastroenterology
Updated on May 27, 2025
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Enteritis can be divided into acute gastroenteritis and chronic enteritis. Acute gastroenteritis is usually caused by exposure to cold or improper diet, characterized by sudden onset, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, and sometimes accompanied by vomiting and fever. In this case, treatment measures should be taken according to the specific cause, such as anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiemetic, spasmolytic analgesics, and hydration, etc. If it is chronic enteritis, treatment plans should be determined based on the specific symptoms. Generally, measures such as anti-inflammatory, analgesics can be appropriately combined with drugs that regulate gastrointestinal function, and probiotics are also helpful. If it is inflammatory bowel disease, which belongs to an immune system disease, immunotherapy should be adopted. (The use of medications should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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What are the symptoms of enteritis?

Enteritis is divided into acute enteritis and chronic enteritis. The main symptoms of acute enteritis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, etc., and blood tests may show an increase in white blood cells and neutrophils. The treatment mainly focuses on anti-inflammatory drugs, hydration, and antidiarrheal therapies. Generally, recovery can be achieved within a week. The main symptoms of chronic enteritis include abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation. Colonoscopy can reveal changes in the intestinal mucosa such as hyperemia, edema, erosion, and mucus attachment, which can diagnose chronic enteritis. In terms of treatment, Western medicine primarily involves the oral administration of probiotics to adjust the gut microbiota. It can also be combined with traditional Chinese medicine based on syndrome differentiation. Integrating Chinese and Western medicine can enhance treatment effectiveness. Additionally, the diet should primarily consist of light and easily digestible foods.

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What are the symptoms of enteritis?

Enteritis is mostly caused by bacterial or viral infections, with typical symptoms being abdominal pain and diarrhea. The bacterial or viral infection causes congestion and edema of the mucous membrane in the intestines, leading to a reduced function in digesting and absorbing food. If the bacteria or virus is particularly virulent, it can damage the intestinal mucosa and cause bloody stools. Enteritis is a common characteristic of many diseases, such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and infectious diarrhea. Clinically, the treatment mainly involves the use of antibiotics and medications to stabilize the intestines and stop diarrhea. Prolonged diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which requires timely rehydration. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What should I do about acute enteritis?

What should be done if one suffers from acute gastroenteritis? In general treatment, the first step is to eliminate the cause, discarding some unclean food that led to the illness; Secondly, rest appropriately according to the condition, with bed rest for severe cases; Thirdly, patients with severe vomiting and diarrhea should temporarily fast, and gradually introduce some light, easy-to-digest foods as the condition improves; Fourthly, it is advocated to use oral rehydration and salt supplementation to replenish the body fluids lost due to vomiting and diarrhea. Fifthly, keep the abdomen moderately warm; record the frequency and characteristics of the stool; accurately record the amount of urine, paying attention to these aspects. In terms of medication treatment: This includes controlling intra- and extra-intestinal infections and medications that protect the gastric mucosa, as well as treatments involving microecological preparations. The third aspect is to correct dehydration and electrolyte imbalance: during the initial stages of diarrhea, at home, one can use some rice soup, or add a bit of sugar and salt, alternating with plain water and sugar to prevent dehydration. For mild or moderate dehydration, if the patient does not have vomiting or abdominal distension, oral rehydration solutions may be sufficient. In cases of severe dehydration or when the overall condition is poor, indicating potassium, sodium, chloride electrolyte imbalances, and acidosis, intravenous fluid therapy in a hospital is necessary. It is also important to note that both oral rehydration solutions and oral medications should be used correctly under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be taken without professional advice.

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Is enteritis prone to recurrence?

Enteritis is primarily a disease of the intestines, with a higher incidence in autumn and summer, predominantly manifesting as acute enteritis during these times. The incubation period ranges from 12 to 36 hours, and the main symptoms may cause the patient to experience diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. There is also chronic enteritis, which occurs more slowly and causes repeated episodes of abdominal pain over a long period, including diarrhea and various degrees of indigestion. Changes can also be observed in the stool, which may be watery or mucus-laden. Patients with mild diarrhea might defecate three to four times a day. There might be alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea. In severe cases, patients might experience bowel movements once every one to two hours, or even suffer from severe fecal incontinence. Sometimes, the stool might contain a large amount of mucus and possibly pus and blood, or even fresh blood, which necessitates ruling out other diseases. If enteritis is well-managed, it can be a long time before a recurrence, but if the treatment is not thoroughly standardized, enteritis is likely to recur.

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How to cure adult enteritis completely?

This refers to chronic colitis. The main symptoms of chronic colitis include abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, and mucus in the stools. Using a colonoscopy, one can observe the intestinal mucosa showing congestion, edema, or erosion, as well as white mucus adhering to the intestinal mucosa. With these observations, a diagnosis of chronic colitis can be made. In terms of treatment, Western medicine primarily involves the oral administration of probiotics to regulate the intestinal flora. In Chinese medicine, treatment may involve herbal medicine taken orally based on differential diagnosis. Additionally, external treatments in Chinese medicine, such as moxibustion, enemas with Chinese medicine, or herbal hydrotherapy, can be used to treat the disease, and the treatment effects are good.