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Some viral infections also involve fever, fatigue, headache and muscle pain. [18] If the stool is bloody , the cause is less likely to be viral [ 18 ] and more likely to be bacterial. [ 19 ] Some bacterial infections cause severe abdominal pain and may persist for several weeks.
Surgical treatment is usually required due to the likelihood of stenosis or complete occlusion of the small intestine. [17] Ischemic damage can range from mucosal infarction , which is limited only to the mucosa; mural infarction of the mucosa and underlying submucosa ; to transmural infarction of the full thickness of the gastrointestinal wall.
Gastroenteritis can be caused by viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections. Common routes of infection include: Food; Contaminated water; Contact with an infected person; Unwashed hands [2] Fifty to seventy percent of cases of gastroenteritis in adults are caused by noroviruses (genus Norovirus, family Caliciviridae). This virus is highly ...
Cases of norovirus, a.k.a. the stomach bug, are surging in the U.S. right now. There is no specific medication to treat norovirus. Doctors share tips for feeling better, sooner. The U.S. is seeing ...
The norovirus, aka the "stomach flu," is continuing to circulate, causing more cases in the U.S. Here's what to know about symptoms, transmission and treatment.
Diseases of the small intestine may present with symptoms such as diarrhoea, malnutrition, fatigue and weight loss. Investigations pursued may include blood tests to monitor nutrition, such as iron levels, folate and calcium, endoscopy and biopsy of the duodenum, and barium swallow. Treatments may include renutrition and antibiotics for infections.
There is no antiviral treatment for the miserable but thankfully short-lived illness, and no vaccine—yet. ... the infection causes intestinal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration ...
Echoviruses are a cause of many of the nonspecific viral infections that can range from minor illness to severe, potentially fatal conditions such as aseptic meningitis, encephalitis, paralysis and myocarditis. [13] It is mainly found in the intestine, and can cause nervous disorders. [14]