Viral Gastroenteritis Quiz
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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, 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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Learn more about Viral gastroenteritis
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, 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, 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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