Gastroenteritis can be caused an infection of a microorganism, such as a virus, bacterium or parasite, which inflames the intestinal lining.MedlinePlus: Gastroenteritis However, gastroenteritis can also be caused by ingesting a harmful chemical, toxin or drug.Merck Manual: Gastroenteritis
While not related to influenza, gastroenteritis is commonly known as the stomach flu, and can result in serious dehydration.Cleveland Clinic: Gastroenteritis
Symptoms
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What is up with Dave Gahan's condition?(1 Answer)
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There is no official word on his condition. There is only speculation that he is suffering gastroenteritis, commonly refered to as stomach flu.
What is the stomach flu?(1 Answer)
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Hi @putty! Stomach flu is also known as gastroenteritis or gastric flu. This is a condition where there is an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that involves the ...
How many people have got food poisening from the dirty "ring pull" on a drinks can being immersed in the drink when opened.(3 Answers)
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A lot. And cat urine isn't the culprit, the Norovirus is. From the CDC: CDC estimates that 23 million cases of acute gastroenteritis are due to norovirus ...
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Fast Facts
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Alternate name
Stomach flu
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Cases
Estimated 2-3 billion per yearCleveland Clinic: Gastroenteritis
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Deaths
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Fact:
Not the same as influenza
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Most common complication
