Texas Children's Hospital in Austin has been seeing three common illnesses in its emergency room: Gastrointestinal illnesses ...

Stomach infection, or gastroenteritis, is a condition wherein there's inflammation in the stomach and intestine. This causes the organs to become swollen and sore. Cleveland Clinic says that bacteria, ...

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OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to determine the frequency of rotavirus, adenovirus, and rota-adenovirus co-infections and investigate the fecal leukocyte rate associated with these infections in ...

Rotavirus mainly affects children under 5, while norovirus is more common in adults. Norovirus symptoms last about one to three days, but rotavirus symptoms can last three to eight days. Both viruses ...

BACKGROUND: Vomiting is a common manifestation of acute gastroenteritis in children and adolescents. When untreated, it can be a hindrance to oral rehydration therapy, which is the cornerstone in the ...

Clear fluids like water and broth help replenish fluids lost during stomach flu. Replacing lost electrolytes with bananas, saltine crackers, and oral rehydration solutions supports recovery. Avoiding ...

Viral illness season is in full swing, and many families are feeling the impact. Friends, family, coworkers, and online communities are comparing notes on symptoms and trading advice to speed recovery ...

Rachel works as a CRNA where she provides anesthesia care across the lifespan, including pediatric anesthesia, with a primary focus on orthopedic anesthesia. She is also an Assistant Professor at the ...

Focus on drinking rehydration drinks like Pedialyte or Ceralyte to prevent dehydration during an upset stomach. Never give medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen without consulting a ...

Pediatric gastrointestinal diseases are complex and can frequently include extra-digestive manifestations, which can sometimes be markers of initial signs and symptoms. Hence, their diagnosis is often ...

At the recent Congress of the French Society of Pediatrics, held in Paris, France, Alexis Mosca, MD, a paediatric gastroenterologist at Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France, and member of the French ...