Viral Gastroenteritis Quiz
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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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What is Viral Gastroenteritis?
Viral infection of the stomach and intestines ("stomach flu"). It is transmitted from other patients who have the same illness. Washing hands and not sharing food/drinks is important in breaking the transmission of this disease.
Typical Symptoms of Viral Gastroenteritis
Face turned pale transiently
Stomach pain or tummy ache in a specific place
Feeling the need to pass motion even though nothing comes out
Pain across the entire body
Nausea or vomiting after eating
Abnormal stool color
Upset tummy / upper abdominal discomfort
Abdominal pain that worsens after meals
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Viral Gastroenteritis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Did your face briefly turn pale?
Is your stomach pain localized to one specific area?
Do you frequently feel the need to have a bowel movement but can't?
Do you have body-wide pain?
Do you feel nauseous or throw up right after eating?
Treatmentof Viral Gastroenteritis
This condition usually improves without treatment. Simple steps include maintaining good hydration, and avoiding dairy products or spicy food. Medicines may be taken to help with vomiting or diarrhea. In severe cases, fluids can be given through the veins for dehydration.
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References
Eckardt AJ, Baumgart DC. Viral gastroenteritis in adults. Recent Pat Antiinfect Drug Discov. 2011 Jan;6(1):54-63. doi: 10.2174/157489111794407877. PMID: 21210762.
http://www.eurekaselect.com/article/21833
Blacklow NR, Cukor G. Viral gastroenteritis. N Engl J Med. 1981 Feb 12;304(7):397-406. doi: 10.1056/NEJM198102123040705. PMID: 6256628.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM198102123040705
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Reviewed By:
Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)
Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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