Definition of Gastroenteritis. Meaning of Gastroenteritis. Synonyms of Gastroenteritis

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Definition of Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis Gas`tro*en`te*ri"tis, n. [NL. See Gastroenrteric, and -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines.

Meaning of Gastroenteritis from wikipedia

- Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract including the stomach and intestine. Symptoms may...
- referred to as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Infection is characterized by non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach...
- infects and damages the cells that line the small intestine and causes gastroenteritis (which is often called "stomach flu" despite having no relation to...
- Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is a disease of dogs characterized by sudden vomiting and bloody diarrhea. The symptoms are usually severe, and HGE...
- Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG or EGE), also known as eosinophilic enteritis, is a rare and heterogeneous condition characterized by patchy or diffuse...
- diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) system (including gastritis, gastroenteritis, colitis, and enterocolitis) may involve inflammation of the stomach...
- therapy, migraines, or surgery. It is also effective for treating gastroenteritis. It can be given orally (by mouth), intramuscularly (injection into...
- astroviruses have been shown in numerous studies to be an important cause of gastroenteritis in young children worldwide. In animals, Astroviruses also cause infection...
- commonly recommended for people recovering from surgery, diarrhea, gastroenteritis, or other conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Such a diet...
- symptoms with the item consumed, so they may misattribute the symptoms to gastroenteritis, for example. Foodborne disease can be caused by a number of bacteria...