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What is bacterial gastroenteritis?

Bacterial infection of the gut. It can be prevented by cleaning fruits and vegetables, cooking raw meat properly to kill bacteria causing food poisoning, and making sure all water is boiled before consumption.

Symptoms of bacterial gastroenteritis

  • Diarrhea

  • Stools have very strong odour

  • Abdominal pain

  • Abdominal discomfort

  • Fatigue

  • Loss of appetite

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Ate raw or undercooked food in the past week

Questions your doctor may ask to check for bacterial gastroenteritis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose bacterial gastroenteritis

  • Do you have loose stools or diarrhea?

  • Do your stools have an offensive smell?

  • Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?

  • Do you have any discomfort (not pain) in your abdomen or stomach?

  • Do you feel fatigued?

Treatment for bacterial gastroenteritis

This condition is treated with antibiotics. Meanwhile, simple measures like staying hydrated and avoiding dairy products or spicy foods can help relieve symptoms. In severe cases, fluids can be given through a needle in the veins to treat dehydration.

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References

  • Fleckenstein JM, Matthew Kuhlmann F, Sheikh A. Acute Bacterial Gastroenteritis. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2021 Jun;50(2):283-304. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2021.02.002. Epub 2021 Apr 23. PMID: 34024442; PMCID: PMC8793005.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889855321000145?via%3Dihub

  • Bishop WP, Ulshen MH. Bacterial gastroenteritis. Pediatr Clin North Am. 1988 Feb;35(1):69-87. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)36400-8. PMID: 3277134.

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Reviewed By:

Caroline M. Doan, DO

Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal medicine)

Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.

Aiko Yoshioka, MD

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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