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Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine. |
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Symptoms
The symptoms may begin hours to days after you become infected. Symptoms may include: Abdominal pain; Diarrhea - acute...
Causes
Enteritis is usually caused by eating or drinking substances that are contaminated with bacteria or viruses. The germs...
Tests
A stool culture may be done to determine the specific type of infection, however, this test may not always identify the...
Treatments
Mild cases usually need no treatment. Antidiarrheal medication may delay the organism from leaving the digestive tract,...
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: Dehydration develops; Diarrhea does not go away in 3 to 4...
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