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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

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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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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is viral gastroenteritis?

Viral infection of the stomach and intestines ("stomach flu"). It is transmitted from other patients who have the same illness. Washing hands and not sharing food/drinks is important in breaking the transmission of this disease.

Symptoms of viral gastroenteritis

  • Diarrhea

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Upper central abdominal pain

  • Fever

  • Loss of appetite

  • White or pale stools

  • Abdominal pain

  • Abdominal pain that occurs in regular intervals

Questions your doctor may ask to check for viral gastroenteritis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose viral gastroenteritis

  • Do you have loose stools or diarrhea?

  • Do you have nausea or vomiting?

  • Do you have pain in the pit of the stomach (top middle of the abdomen)?

  • Do you have a fever?

  • Do you have less or no appetite, therefore eat less food?

Treatment for viral gastroenteritis

This condition usually improves without treatment. Simple steps include maintaining good hydration, and avoiding dairy products or spicy food. Medicines may be taken to help with vomiting or diarrhea. In severe cases, fluids can be given through the veins for dehydration.

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References

  • Eckardt AJ, Baumgart DC. Viral gastroenteritis in adults. Recent Pat Antiinfect Drug Discov. 2011 Jan;6(1):54-63. doi: 10.2174/157489111794407877. PMID: 21210762.

    http://www.eurekaselect.com/article/21833

  • Blacklow NR, Cukor G. Viral gastroenteritis. N Engl J Med. 1981 Feb 12;304(7):397-406. doi: 10.1056/NEJM198102123040705. PMID: 6256628.

    https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM198102123040705

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Reviewed By:

Scott Nass

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

Aiko Yoshioka

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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