Gastroenteritis

Sudden onset of diarrhea and/or vomiting

Symptoms may include:

• Crampy abdominal pain

• Fevers

• Nausea or anorexia

• Weakness or fatigue

Ask about:

• Travel history

• Food Exposure (Raw seafood, eggs, ...

General measures prioritize the prevention and treatment of dehydration.

Oral treatment is preferred in patients who are PO-tolerant and who have mild dehydration.

• A home- or c...

Center for Disease Control. Rehydration therapy. https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/treatment/rehydration-therapy.html. Accessed August 7, 2021.

Wo...

A09 Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

K52.9 Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

K52.89 Other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis

K52.1 Toxic ...

Gastroenteritis is very common. Most cases are self-limited, and patients recover with supportive care.

Consider zinc supplementation during AGE, especially in children.

Probiotics may r...