Acute gastroenteritis requires medication.

Written by Jiang Guo Ming
Gastroenterology
Updated on September 04, 2024
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The drug treatment for acute gastroenteritis should be based on the specific cause. If it is a viral infection that causes gastroenteritis, it can generally be treated with oral antiviral drugs and astringent antidiarrheal drugs to achieve good therapeutic effects. If it is caused by improper food intake and bacterial infection, it usually requires the use of antibacterial drugs, such as cephalosporins or quinolones for anti-inflammatory purposes. If diarrhea is severe, appropriate antidiarrheal drugs can be taken for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to a light and easily digestible diet, avoiding raw, greasy, spicy food and alcohol, which can generally relieve symptoms gradually.

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How long does acute gastroenteritis take to heal?

The natural course of acute gastroenteritis is about one to two weeks, so it is recommended that patients undergo regular treatment. Acute gastroenteritis is commonly seen in clinical practice, with patients generally presenting with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and abnormal stools. The main manifestation of stool abnormalities is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements, appearing as diarrhea, with the stools being watery. Additionally, patients may experience some fever and chills. Given the symptoms of acute gastroenteritis and its short duration, it is generally considered to be caused by viral or bacterial infections. Therefore, treatment can involve the use of anti-infective medications in small doses, especially when the patient has a fever. Other medications can include acid suppressants, mucosal protectants, antidiarrheals, and those affecting the intestinal flora, so the treatment generally has a good effect. Patients need not worry too much, and we adhere to a 1-2 week treatment period. (Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is it normal to have a fever with gastroenteritis?

If it is acute gastroenteritis, its onset is sudden and the course of the disease is short. The main symptoms are abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and fever. The primary cause is due to unhygienic food consumption leading to bacterial infection in the gastrointestinal tract causing inflammation. It is a disease caused by bacterial infection. Fever is one of its most common symptoms. Thus, acute gastroenteritis does cause fever. The treatment primarily involves anti-inflammatory measures, rehydration, and symptomatic treatment. Generally, after two to three days of treatment, the disease will heal. After recovery, it is essential to pay attention to food hygiene, avoid eating overnight leftovers and spoiled food as they can easily trigger acute gastroenteritis.

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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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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 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.