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  2. Gastroenteritis - Wikipedia

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    Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract including the stomach and intestine. [8] Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. [1] Fever, lack of energy, and dehydration may also occur. [2] [3] This typically lasts less than two weeks. [8]

  3. Gastroenterocolitis - Wikipedia

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    The main symptom of gastroenteritis is diarrhea. Other symptoms may include: [citation needed] Abdominal pain or cramping; Nausea; Vomiting; Low grade fever; Because of the symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, people who have gastroenteritis can become dehydrated quickly. It is very important to watch for signs of dehydration. [1]

  4. Diarrhea - Wikipedia

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    Diarrhea is defined by the World Health Organization as having three or more loose or liquid stools per day, or as having more stools than is normal for that person. [2] Acute diarrhea is defined as an abnormally frequent discharge of semisolid or fluid fecal matter from the bowel, lasting less than 14 days, by World Gastroenterology ...

  5. Gastrointestinal disease - Wikipedia

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    Diseases of the intestine may cause vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation, and altered stool, such as with blood in stool. Colonoscopy may be used to examine the large intestine, and a person's stool may be sent for culture and microscopy. Infectious disease may be treated with targeted antibiotics, and inflammatory bowel disease with ...

  6. Giardiasis - Wikipedia

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    The most common and prominent symptom is chronic diarrhoea, which can occur for weeks or months if untreated. [10] [11] Diarrhoea is often greasy and foul-smelling, with a tendency to float. [10] [4] This characteristic diarrhoea is often accompanied by several other symptoms, including gas, abdominal cramps, and nausea or vomiting.

  7. P&O issues warning to passengers over suspected norovirus ...

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    Gastroenteritis is a common condition that causes diarrhoea and vomiting, and is usually caused by norovirus or bacterial food poisoning. It is unclear when exactly the outbreak on the ship occurred.

  8. Norovirus symptoms: What is the vomiting bug and how can it ...

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  9. Management of dehydration - Wikipedia

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    As in above sections, for all patients, supplemental zinc can help to reduce the severity and duration of diarrhea. In addition, supplemental vitamin A is often recommended, particular for children who have diarrhea during or shortly after measles, or in children who are already malnourished, although ideally for all patients. [1]