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**Q: What is Gastroenteritis?**



**A:** Gastroenteritis, commonly⁢ known as the “stomach flu” or “gastric flu,”⁣ is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, including the⁤ stomach and​ small intestine.​ It‍ is typically caused by an infection from a virus, bacteria, or parasite.



**Causes of Gastroenteritis:**



* Viruses⁢ (e.g., Norovirus, ‍Rotavirus)

* Bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, Escherichia coli)

* Parasites (e.g., ⁤Giardia)



**Symptoms⁣ of Gastroenteritis:**



* Nausea ​and vomiting

* Diarrhea

* Abdominal pain and cramps

* Fever

* Body aches

* ‍Headache



**Transmission of Gastroenteritis:**



* Contact with contaminated food or ⁤water

* Contact with an infected person

* Ingesting contaminated ​shellfish

* Traveling to areas ⁣with ⁤poor sanitation



**Treatment for Gastroenteritis:**



* Rest and fluids to ⁢prevent dehydration

* Anti-nausea⁤ and ⁣anti-diarrheal medications

*⁣ Antibiotics (only for ⁢bacterial infections)

* Hospitalization in severe cases



**Prevention of Gastroenteritis:**



*⁤ Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water

* Cook food ⁣thoroughly

* Drink purified water or boil water before ⁣consumption

* Avoid contaminated shellfish

* Get vaccinated against certain types of‍ viruses (e.g., Rotavirus)



**Important ⁢Note:**



* Gastroenteritis is⁣ different from influenza (the flu), which is a respiratory illness.

* Severe gastroenteritis can lead⁣ to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and kidney​ failure.

* If symptoms worsen or persist, seek medical attention promptly.