How long does it take for gastroenteritis to get better?

Written by Zhai Guo Dong

Gastroenterology

Updated on September 03, 2024

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If it is acute gastroenteritis, make sure to rest in bed as much as possible, replenish with glucose electrolyte solutions, and handle symptoms accordingly. Recovery often occurs within three to seven days. If it is chronic gastroenteritis, specific analysis based on the particular conditions is required. Chronic gastritis and enteritis often cannot be completely cured, only partially alleviated in terms of symptoms.

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Written by Ren Zheng Xin

Gastroenterology

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Manifestations of chronic gastroenteritis

Chronic gastroenteritis primarily manifests as chronic inflammation of the stomach and intestines, which can include chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and decreased appetite. Due to poor appetite and impaired digestive absorption, symptoms such as physical emaciation, fatigue, and lethargy can occur, making one more susceptible to catching colds. For chronic gastroenteritis, it is important to adjust the imbalance of gut flora and use antibiotics to control infections. Attention should be paid to a light, regular diet, eating three meals at fixed times and amounts, avoiding greasy and spicy foods, and consuming more light vegetables and fruits. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor)

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Written by Zhu Dan Hua

Gastroenterology

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How to treat gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis is relatively common in clinical settings, and its treatment is generally divided into dietary treatment and medication treatment. For dietary treatment, a clean and easily digestible diet is more appropriate. It is advisable to avoid intake of spicy and pickled foods such as coffee, alcohol, and even salted fish, etc. Of course, a standardized and regular diet is very important. For medication treatment, symptom-specific options can be chosen. For example, if a patient often experiences stomach pain, acid-reducing and stomach-protecting medications can be selected. If, besides stomach pain, the patient exhibits abnormal bowel movements such as increased frequency of stool, diarrhea, etc., medications that stop diarrhea, regulate intestinal flora, and relieve spasms can generally be chosen. Typically, we opt for a treatment course of one to two weeks to observe effects. If the effect is good, the dosage can gradually be reduced and combined with dietary adjustments to generally achieve a certain level of control. (Medication use should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Written by Jiang Guo Ming

Gastroenterology

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What foods should be eaten for gastroenteritis?

Acute gastroenteritis is one of the common diseases of the digestive system, usually characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, bloating, etc. Sometimes there are symptoms like fever and chills. In such cases, it is first necessary to undertake targeted treatment based on the specific cause, such as anti-inflammatory, antiviral treatments, astringents to stop diarrhea, and hydration. At the same time, attention should be paid to the dietary structure, initially avoiding exposure to cold. The diet should mainly consist of light, easily digestible foods, with a preference for porridge, wheat products like noodles, and fresh vegetables. It is advisable to avoid raw, greasy, spicy foods and alcoholic beverages.

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Written by Li Ying

Gastroenterology

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How to thoroughly treat acute gastroenteritis?

The main treatment methods for acute gastroenteritis are as follows. Firstly, the patient should rest in bed. If the patient has persistent vomiting, or shows signs of dehydration caused by vomiting, it is necessary to promptly rehydrate the patient. Regarding the diet, it is advisable for the patient to consume liquid or semi-liquid foods, such as porridge and rice soup, to prevent dehydration. Secondly, it is crucial to treat the symptoms. If the patient has uncontrollable vomiting, we can administer antiemetic medications to alleviate this symptom. Thirdly, in the case of antimicrobial treatment, common gastroenteritis may involve bacterial infections, which require antibiotics for targeted treatment of infectious diarrhea. However, it is important to avoid overuse or misuse of these antimicrobial drugs. Furthermore, attention must be paid to dietary habits. It is essential to wash hands before meals and after using the toilet, and to properly disinfect raw vegetables, fruits, and meats, which should be thoroughly cooked before consumption, to effectively prevent the occurrence of gastroenteritis.

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Written by Huang Gang

Gastroenterology

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Can you eat rice with gastroenteritis?

If you have gastroenteritis, it is best to eat foods that are easy to digest. You can drink some millet porridge. It is best not to eat rice, as rice is not easily digestible, but you can drink some rice porridge, which is still a soft food and relatively easy to digest. Additionally, you should avoid greasy foods and it's best not to drink milk because dairy products can also easily lead to diarrhea. Moreover, patients who are lactose intolerant may experience worsened symptoms of gastroenteritis after consuming milk. When suffering from gastroenteritis, it is important to maintain a light diet and, if necessary, take some anti-inflammatory drugs or probiotics. Generally, recovery can be achieved in about two to three days. Also, make sure to rest in bed and avoid eating fruits, as fruits contain rough fiber that can exacerbate symptoms of diarrhea.