GOVIND

5 MAR 2023

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Gastroenteritis is inflammation (irritation) of your intestines. People usually call it a “stomach bug” or “stomach flu,”

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More than 20 million people fall ill with an intestinal upset each year in the US, with viruses being the most common cause of stomach flu.

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you’re more likely to get it if you’re in a place where lots of people share living or dining spaces.

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Norovirus is often the culprit for adults, while rotavirus is frequently to blame for stomach flu in children.

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When the GI tract becomes infected during gastroenteritis, multiple activities from the virus bring on diarrhea.

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 Malabsorption occurs because of the destruction of the gut cells called enterocytes.

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You might get a fever when you have stomach flu. You may also get a headache or ache all over your body.

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Symptoms can be worse in babies, young children, older adults, or anyone of any age that is immune-compromised

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In some people, the stomach flu symptoms may be more pronounced at night due to their circadian rhythm