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Acute Gastroenteritis

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Acute gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the digestive system that lasts up to 14 days. It is usually caused by a virus — most commonly norovirus. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

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22,091 participants in trials and 4 meta-analyses

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Overview

What is acute gastroenteritis?

What are the main signs and symptoms of acute gastroenteritis?

How is acute gastroenteritis diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for acute gastroenteritis?

Have any supplements been studied for acute gastroenteritis?

How could diet affect acute gastroenteritis?

Are there any other treatments for acute gastroenteritis?

What causes acute gastroenteritis?

Examine Database: Acute Gastroenteritis

Intervention	Health Outcome	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Lactobacillus reuteri	1 outcome		2 Studies
Probiotics	3 outcomes		2 Studies

Lactobacillus reuteri

1 outcome

Probiotics

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Acute Gastroenteritis

Overview

What is acute gastroenteritis?

What are the main signs and symptoms of acute gastroenteritis?

How is acute gastroenteritis diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for acute gastroenteritis?

Have any supplements been studied for acute gastroenteritis?

How could diet affect acute gastroenteritis?

Are there any other treatments for acute gastroenteritis?

What causes acute gastroenteritis?

Examine Database: Acute Gastroenteritis

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Acute Gastroenteritis

Overview

What is acute gastroenteritis?

What are the main signs and symptoms of acute gastroenteritis?

How is acute gastroenteritis diagnosed?

What are some of the main medical treatments for acute gastroenteritis?

Have any supplements been studied for acute gastroenteritis?

How could diet affect acute gastroenteritis?

Are there any other treatments for acute gastroenteritis?

What causes acute gastroenteritis?

Examine Database: Acute Gastroenteritis

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Frequently Asked Questions

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