Your child may be getting dehydrated if they:. Gastroenteritis is usually caused by harmful bacteria, viruses or parasites that get into your gut.
They may help to correct the balance of bacteria and other organisms in your gut, helping to keep you healthy. Some research shows that probiotics may help to ease diarrhoea so you get better more quickly.
But more research is needed before doctors can be sure, because not all studies have found that probiotics made a difference. But if you have a weak immune system, speak to a dietitian or GP first. Our short survey takes just a few minutes to complete and helps us to keep improving our health information. At Bupa we produce a wealth of free health information for you and your family. This is because we believe that trustworthy information is essential in helping you make better decisions about your health and wellbeing.
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Bupa is not responsible for the content or availability of these third party websites. We do not accept advertising on this page. For more details on how we produce our content and its sources, visit the About our health information section. Back to top Menu. Your symptoms may include: diarrhoea very loose and watery poo, sometimes containing blood or mucus feeling sick or being sick tummy pain rumbling noises from your tummy You may also: have a temperature fever feel generally unwell not feel hungry have aching muscles have headaches In adults, gastroenteritis symptoms can last for up to a week.
How healthy are you? Self-help for gastroenteritis If you have gastroenteritis, you can pass the infection on to other people. What to eat and drink If you have diarrhoea and sickness your body will be losing more fluid than usual. Oral rehydration solutions Oral rehydration solutions come as a powder that you add to water to make a drink. But these products may be helpful for: older people people who have other illnesses young children Ask a pharmacist if an oral rehydration solution might be suitable for you.
Hospital treatment If you become very dehydrated or unwell, you may need to be admitted to hospital. Causes of gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis has lots of different causes. It may be an infection due to: viruses, such as rotavirus, norovirus or adenovirus — especially in children bacteria in contaminated food or drink — such as Salmonella, Campylobacter and Escherichia coli E. Complications of gastroenteritis If diarrhoea or sickness is very bad, this can cause dehydration, especially in children.
When to seek medical help for gastroenteritis Most people with gastroenteritis get better at home without seeing a doctor. Preventing spread of gastroenteritis To stop you getting or spreading gastroenteritis, follow these tips. Practise good food hygiene , and always wash your hands before and after preparing or eating food. Only half fill the washing machine, so everything is very clean and well-rinsed. Clean loo seats, flush handles, taps, surfaces and door handles every day with soap and hot water.
If you have a disinfectant, use this to clean the loo. Don't share towels or flannels. Stay off work for at least 48 hours after your diarrhoea or sickness has stopped.
Stay away from hospitals and GP surgeries if you can too. Once symptoms appear, they usually last for 1 to 2 days, although symptoms may linger for as long as 10 days. In many instances, the vomiting caused by stomach flu stops within a day or two, but diarrhea can last several days longer. Toddlers and children usually stop vomiting within 24 hours of the onset of symptoms but have lingering diarrhea for another day or two.
Food poisoning has similar symptoms to stomach flu. Symptoms of food poisoning usually last for one to two days. Stomach flu can be very contagious. Norovirus is the most common cause of stomach flu. People with stomach flu caused by norovirus become contagious as soon as they start to have symptoms and remain contagious for several days afterward.
Norovirus can last in stool for two weeks or longer. This makes it possible for caregivers who change diapers to become infected unless they take precautions such as immediate hand washing.
Rotavirus is the leading cause of stomach flu in infants, toddlers, and children. Stomach flu caused by rotavirus is contagious during the incubation period one to three days that precedes symptoms. The best home remedies for stomach flu are time, rest, and drinking fluids, once your body can keep them down. Once you can tolerate them, water, clear broth, and sugar-free energy drinks are all good options.
For young children, using an oral rehydration solution ORS can help avoid or treat dehydration. ORS beverages, such as Pedialyte and Enfalyte, are available without a prescription. They can be administered slowly, over a period of three to four hours, a few teaspoons at a time. Try giving your child one to two teaspoons, every five minutes. Babies can also be given ORS liquids via a bottle.
These medications may make it harder for them to eliminate the virus from their systems. Even if you feel hungry, avoid eating too much too soon. Once you start to feel better and your nausea and vomiting stop, opt for foods that are easy to digest.
If you cannot find rehydration fluids, or your child refuses to drink it, giving diluted fruit juice 1 part juice to 4 parts of water is reasonable. Gastro can be spread very easily. You might get it from having contact with an infected person or their vomit or poo. It can also spread via contaminated food or water. To reduce your risk of catching or spreading gastro, wash your hands well after using the bathroom or changing nappies, and before eating or preparing food.
If you are travelling to places where the local tap water is not safe to drink, only use bottled water for drinking and brushing your teeth; don't put ice in drinks; only eat fruit you can peel yourself; and avoid uncooked food, including salads. Rotavirus is a virus that causes severe gastroenteritis in babies and young children.
All young children should receive the rotavirus vaccine at 6 weeks and 4 months of age. A third dose at 6 months may be needed depending on the brand of vaccine used. This vaccine is effective in preventing the rotavirus infection in about 7 out of every 10 children vaccinated. It is also effective in preventing severe gastroenteritis in about 9 out of every 10 infants vaccinated.
The vaccine provides protection for up to 5 years. Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content.
Read more on Queensland Health website. What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis gastro is a very common illness in infants and children. Read more on Sydney Children's Hospitals Network website. Viral gastroenteritis is an infection of the bowel caused by one of a number of viruses. Diagnosis is based on clinical examination. Read more on SA Health website. Lots of children get gastroenteritis or gastro. It causes diarrhoea and sometimes vomiting.
If your child has gastro, make sure your child gets enough fluid. Read more on raisingchildren. Gastroenteritis is commonly caused by viral infections resulting in vomiting and diarrhoea. The viruses are easily spread from person to person.
Thorough washing of hands with soap and running water are vital to prevent spread. Read more on NSW Health website. Read more on Better Health Channel website. Gastroenteritis is an infection and inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It is a common illness with a variety of causes including viruses, bacteria, parasites, toxins, chemicals and drugs. There are many kinds of gastroenteritis, most of them contagious.
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