Summer BanksGastroenteritis and working
December 4th 2006 05:41
Gastroenteritis and working :
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and the intestines.
Causes :
Gastroenteritis can be caused by bacteria or viruses; by allergic reactions to certain foods or beverages; by infectious diseases, such as typhoid fever and influenza (the flu); by food poisoning; by overconsumption of alcohol; or by certain medications.
Symptoms :
Symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gas pains in the stomach and the intestines. Often, the individual will feel that gas is "caught" in certain portions of the intestine. On occasion, cramps may produce severe pain.
Diagnosis :
The first task in treating gastroenteritis is to identify the cause or causes of the inflammation. Blood tests and cultures for viruses or bacteria may be done. If the problem is caused by an allergic reaction, the source of the reaction can sometimes be identified by allergy tests.
Treatment :
Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract. A variety of medicines (many of them available without a prescription) can ease the stomach cramps and gas pains commonly caused by gastroenteritis. Diarrhea, especially if it is prolonged, may necessitate replacement of lost fluids. Elderly or extremely ill individuals may have to be hospitalized for intravenous replacement of fluids.
Prevention :
Maintaining a clean kitchen, eating in restaurants where the kitchens are kept clean, washing fresh foods thoroughly, and cooking foods carefully are all safeguards against bacterial and viral infections. Identification of allergy-causing foods and moderation in alcohol consumption can also help prevent gastroenteritis.
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and the intestines.
Causes :
Gastroenteritis can be caused by bacteria or viruses; by allergic reactions to certain foods or beverages; by infectious diseases, such as typhoid fever and influenza (the flu); by food poisoning; by overconsumption of alcohol; or by certain medications.
Symptoms :
Symptoms include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and gas pains in the stomach and the intestines. Often, the individual will feel that gas is "caught" in certain portions of the intestine. On occasion, cramps may produce severe pain.
Diagnosis :
The first task in treating gastroenteritis is to identify the cause or causes of the inflammation. Blood tests and cultures for viruses or bacteria may be done. If the problem is caused by an allergic reaction, the source of the reaction can sometimes be identified by allergy tests.
Treatment :
Antibiotics can be used to treat bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract. A variety of medicines (many of them available without a prescription) can ease the stomach cramps and gas pains commonly caused by gastroenteritis. Diarrhea, especially if it is prolonged, may necessitate replacement of lost fluids. Elderly or extremely ill individuals may have to be hospitalized for intravenous replacement of fluids.
Prevention :
Maintaining a clean kitchen, eating in restaurants where the kitchens are kept clean, washing fresh foods thoroughly, and cooking foods carefully are all safeguards against bacterial and viral infections. Identification of allergy-causing foods and moderation in alcohol consumption can also help prevent gastroenteritis.
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