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Enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine caused by a bacterial or viral infection. The inflammation frequently also involves the stomach ( gastritis ) and large intestine ( colitis ).
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Symptoms
The symptoms may begin soon after infection, or there can be a delay of several days. Abdominal pain; Diarrhea - acut...
Causes
Enteritis is usually caused by eating or drinking substances contaminated with bacteria or viruses. The germs settle ...
Tests
A stool culture may be done to determine the specific type of infection. A stool sample may reveal specific toxins. A...
Treatments
Mild cases usually need no treatment. Antidiarrheal medication may delay the organism from leaving the digestive trac...
Complications
Dehydration; Prolonged diarrhea. Note: The diarrhea can cause rapid and extreme dehydration in babies.
Prevention
Always wash hands after using the toilet and before eating or preparing food or drink. You may also clean your hands ...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if diarrhea does not go away in 3 - 4 days or there is blood i...
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