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Enteritis is usually caused by eating or drinking substances that are contaminated with bacteria or viruses. The germs settle in the small intestine and cause inflammation and swelling, which may lead to abdominal pain,... |
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Symptoms
The symptoms may begin hours to days after you become infected. Symptoms may include:Abdominal painDiarrhea - acute ...
Causes
Enteritis is usually caused by eating or drinking substances that are contaminated with bacteria or viruses. The germ...
Tests
A stool culture may be done to determine the specific type of infection, however, this test may not always identify t...
Treatments
Mild cases usually need no treatment. Antidiarrheal medication may delay the organism from leaving the digestive trac...
Complications
DehydrationProlonged diarrheaNote: The diarrhea can cause rapid and extreme dehydration in babies.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:.Dehydration develops Diarrhea does not go away in 3 to 4 d...
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