What is gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach or intestine is often accompanied by diarrhea. It is usually acute, lasting no longer than 7 days and resolves on its own, which does not absolve care to minimize potential adverse effects.
Symptoms
* The symptoms are diverse, depending on whether it affects adults or children, but are common: Abdominal pain.
* Increased stool volume and bowel movements.
* Diarrhea
* It may be accompanied Fever.
* Nausea or vomiting.
Other symptoms of gastroenteritis can be Dryness of mucous
* Chills.
* Cold, clammy skin.
* Sweating.
* Incontinence.
* Hypotension.
* Bloody diarrhea.
Causes
The causes of gastroenteritis can be many but the most common are infection by viruses, bacteria or parasites. The disease occurs after contact with a diarrheal agent that impairs the absorption-secretion in the stomach and intestine.
This results in increased water in the digestive tract and the inability to absorb it, so it is vacated in the form of vomiting or diarrhea.
The resulting dehydration is the general characteristic of gastroenteritis and the sign that reflects the gravity. In general, the higher the frequency is higher in the stools and vomiting.
Natural Treatment of Gastroenteritis
There is usually no need for pharmacological intervention as gastroenteritis usually solved by itself. Although there are treatments to minimize potential adverse effects, the most important thing is to avoid dehydration. The steps are as follows:
* Bed rest.
* Avoid eating.
* Rehydrate.
When will we eat?
Generally, in return of appetite, nausea and vomiting had disappeared. While there are quantities and control what you eat.
They are well tolerated vegetable broths, herbal teas, apple juice. Cereals and potatoes but also better pureed or cream, and help thicken the stool. Avoid excessively fatty foods, sugary foods and high fiber cereals. Dairy products are not recommended because they contain lactose and saturated fats difficult to digest in these circumstances.
Contrary to what is believed, it is shown that neither fasting nor astringent diet (bananas, toast, rice and apple) are more effective in shortening the duration of diarrhea of gastroenteritis.
The return to a balanced diet to be gradual and progressive.
When they are gone gastroenteritis symptoms can be cured with a grated apple. Is to eat 3 times a day between meals, 1 grated apple which is allowed to stand until dark and then consume.
With its copper acts as a disinfectant and anti-inflammatory, also helps to dislodge the fiber remains of the germs that might occur.
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