Gastroenteritis

usgb/ˌɡæstrəʊˌentəˈraɪtɪs/
noun

A stomach and intestine illness causing vomiting and diarrhea.

Due to drinking contaminated water, he got gastroenteritis.
Visual representation of "gastroenteritis" - A stomach and intestine illness causing vomiting and diarrhea.

Often appears as...

  • acute gastroenteritis
  • viral gastroenteritis

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Medical Condition

Gastroenteritis is a specific illness, not a general term for stomach issues.

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The doctor diagnosed her symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea as gastroenteritis.
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Severity Varies

Gastroenteritis ranges from mild to severe. Severity may require medical attention.

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She suffered from severe gastroenteritis after eating spoiled food.
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Infectious Nature

Certain types of gastroenteritis are contagious. It's not always food-related.

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An outbreak of viral gastroenteritis struck the school.
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