The unpleasant symptoms of gastrointestinal infections might include vomiting, diarrhea, and many others. Gastrointestinal infections result from viruses, parasites, and bad bacteria. The course of treatment can change based on the type of infection but is often focused on staying hydrated and getting plenty of rest. 

Symptoms  

GI infections typically last a few days, though they can linger for up to 14 days. They are characterized by cramping and discomfort in the abdomen, followed by diarrhea. Additional signs can include: 

• Fever  
• Vomiting 
• Nausea 
• Dehydration 
• Muscular pain 
• Reduced appetite 
• Headache 
• lose a lot of weight. 
• Feces with blood or mucus in them 

Causes 

• Giardiasis 

Giardia is a parasite that is easily transmitted by contact with people and tainted water. It is chlorine-resistant and is spreadable in public pools. Drinking contaminated water and taking a dip in a lake or stream can make you sick. 

• Yersinia enterocolitica 

The very uncommon cause of diarrhea and stomach pain is enterocolitica. The most common way to contract an infection is by consuming contaminated food, particularly raw or undercooked pork items, ice cream, and milk. Fever, stomach aches, and frequent bloody diarrhea are typical symptoms. 

• Cryptosporidiosis 

 Cryptosporidium is a tiny parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis and is a significant source of waterborne illness in the United States. It possesses an exterior shell that enables it to withstand chlorine treatment and survive outside of a host. 

• Staphylococcus Aureus

The most frequent cause of food intoxication is Staphylococcus aureus, which is characterized by a sudden or violent start, severe nausea, cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea that lasts for one to two days. This opportunistic disease has been linked to different kinds of foods, which include dairy products, raw beef, and eggs. In addition, it can also be found in specific parts of the body in the nose, infected wounds, and throat with bacteria. 

• Rotavirus 

Children frequently contract the virus when they come into contact with infected objects and are unconsciously directly put inside the mount. In some nations, there is a rotavirus vaccine on the market due to unhygienic products. Food-borne GI diseases like Shigella and Salmonella exist. Salmonella is frequently present and can be found in raw meat, poultry, shellfish, eggs, milk, and dairy products. Nausea, vomiting, cramping in the abdomen, diarrhea, fever, and headache are examples of acute symptoms. Shigella are regularly discovered in water contaminated by human waste. Shigellosis (bacillary dysentery) symptoms include cramping, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, infected mucus, and blood pus. 

• Norovirus 

People in small settings are especially susceptible to contracting it there. Although person-to-person transmission is less common and usually occurs because of tainted food or drink, it is still possible.  

• H. pylori 

It is often known as Helicobacter pylori, causes gastritis, and is linked to the emergence of duodenal and stomach ulcers. Although there may occasionally be no symptoms, it can induce nausea or stomach pain. Infected people will eventually develop gastritis and ulcer. This is an important risk factor to prevent cancer of the stomach.  

• C. difficile 

Patients who are elderly and immunocompromised are more in danger from hospital-acquired bacteria caused by C. difficile. With the recent appearance of C. difficile, a very toxic and resistant C. Increased morbidity and mortality, as well as more frequent and severe outbreaks, are all results of the difficile strains. 

Treatment 

• Self-care techniques are the suggested course of action in most situations. Viral or parasitic GI diseases cannot be treated with antibiotics. 
• Drinking water more often or staying hydrated 
• Rest 
• Eating foods that are high in fiber 

At Doral Health and Wellness, the experts can take care of your gut. Here are the services provided at Doral Health and Wellness 

• Colonoscopy
• Colon Cancer Screening
• Celiac Disease Treatment
• Sigmoidoscopy 
• Endoscopy

At Doral Health and Wellness, we have doctors that can help you manage your condition. For more information, you can visit us at 1797 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11212, or call us on 1-347-384-5690 or 1-347-868-1016. You can also visit our website at https://doralhw.org or contact us at info@doralhw.org if you have any queries.