what precautions should be en to prevent the gastro?
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Stomach infection also known as bacterial gastroenteritis happens when your gut is affected by bacterial infection. This leads to inflammation in your intestines and stomach. You will also experience symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea and severe abdominal cramps.
While viruses are behind the majority of gastrointestinal infections, bacterial infections are also normal. This infection is also called "food poisoning."
Even poor hygiene can cause stomach infection. Infection can also take place if you come in close contact with animals or drink water contaminated with bacteria.
The symptoms of bacterial gastroenteritis vary depending on the bacteria that are causing the infection. The symptoms include:
Loss of appetiteFeverBlood in your stoolsDiarrheaAbdominal cramps and painsVomiting and nausea
Contact your doctor if the symptoms do not improve after 5 days (two days in case of children). If a three-month old child continues to vomit after 12 hours, consult a doctor. If a baby younger than that has diarrhea or vomiting, immediately consult a doctor.
Causes of stomach infection:
Numerous bacteria can cause stomach infection, including:
Yersinia, found in porkStaphylococcus, which is found in dairy products like meat and eggsShigella, found in water (especially swimming pools)Salmonella, which is found in meat, eggs, and dairy productsCampylobacter, which is found in poultry and meatE.coli, which is found in salads and ground beef
While viruses are behind the majority of gastrointestinal infections, bacterial infections are also normal. This infection is also called "food poisoning."
Even poor hygiene can cause stomach infection. Infection can also take place if you come in close contact with animals or drink water contaminated with bacteria.
The symptoms of bacterial gastroenteritis vary depending on the bacteria that are causing the infection. The symptoms include:
Loss of appetiteFeverBlood in your stoolsDiarrheaAbdominal cramps and painsVomiting and nausea
Contact your doctor if the symptoms do not improve after 5 days (two days in case of children). If a three-month old child continues to vomit after 12 hours, consult a doctor. If a baby younger than that has diarrhea or vomiting, immediately consult a doctor.
Causes of stomach infection:
Numerous bacteria can cause stomach infection, including:
Yersinia, found in porkStaphylococcus, which is found in dairy products like meat and eggsShigella, found in water (especially swimming pools)Salmonella, which is found in meat, eggs, and dairy productsCampylobacter, which is found in poultry and meatE.coli, which is found in salads and ground beef
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