How to treat acute gastroenteritis?

Written by Ren Zheng Xin
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 26, 2024
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The main principles of treating acute gastroenteritis clinically are to stop vomiting, stop diarrhea, relieve spasms, replenish fluids, and rest in bed symptomatically. For mild cases, oral intake of dilute salt water can be used to replenish lost body fluids. If there is frequent vomiting or obvious dehydration, intravenous fluids are necessary to maintain water and electrolyte balance. Sensitive antibiotics should be used to treat intestinal inflammation, but it is important to prevent antibiotic abuse. With active treatment, the prognosis for acute gastroenteritis is generally good. After treatment, attention should also be paid to diet; avoid eating unclean food, and consume less raw, cold, and spicy foods, while also paying attention to personal prevention.

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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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How to treat acute gastroenteritis?

The main principles of treating acute gastroenteritis clinically are to stop vomiting, stop diarrhea, relieve spasms, replenish fluids, and rest in bed symptomatically. For mild cases, oral intake of dilute salt water can be used to replenish lost body fluids. If there is frequent vomiting or obvious dehydration, intravenous fluids are necessary to maintain water and electrolyte balance. Sensitive antibiotics should be used to treat intestinal inflammation, but it is important to prevent antibiotic abuse. With active treatment, the prognosis for acute gastroenteritis is generally good. After treatment, attention should also be paid to diet; avoid eating unclean food, and consume less raw, cold, and spicy foods, while also paying attention to personal prevention.

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How long does acute gastroenteritis hurt?

Acute gastroenteritis, due to spasms in the gastrointestinal tract, involves significant pain. If the intestinal inflammation is minor, the symptoms of abdominal pain usually improve noticeably after defecation. However, if the inflammation is severe, the abdominal pain can be intense, with more frequent episodes of diarrhea, and the pain lasts for a longer duration. Medical treatment involves using medication to relieve spasms and pain, using antibiotics to eliminate the inflammation, and appropriately supplementing fluids to maintain the balance of water and electrolytes. If necessary, spasm-relieving medication can be administered by injection. At the same time, it is important to maintain a reasonable routine, ensure plenty of rest, and observe a good prognosis with active treatment. (Note: Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor based on the specific condition.)

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Do you have a fever with gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis mainly presents symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea, with an increased frequency of bowel movements, ten times or even more than ten times, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. There may be irregular fevers, such as low-grade fever, and severe cases can develop high fever. Subsequently, the symptoms of the patient become more severe, manifesting restlessness and lethargy, even confusion or coma. Therefore, we must pay special attention and not take it lightly.

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How many days to rest for acute gastroenteritis?

Patients with acute gastroenteritis experience rapid onset of symptoms but can recover quickly with proper and standard treatment after diagnosis. Acute gastroenteritis generally involves simultaneous infection of the intestinal and gastric mucosa by bacteria or viruses. With appropriate treatment, using anti-inflammatory medications or probiotics, the disease can be rapidly resolved without any problems, typically healing within two to three days. Therefore, when suffering from acute gastroenteritis, it is important to rest, preferably by staying in bed without engaging in strenuous activities to avoid exacerbating the condition. Usually, taking two to three days off from work is completely sufficient.