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What Causes Gastroenteritis?

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Posted on Thu, 3 Apr 2014
Question: Dr. Tayal, you answered my question but why would I get over it , go out of state for 5 days , then when returning to the home I am feeling sick again and getting the pain in my stomach. Can it reoccur and keep reoccurring? Like I said my husband had it while I was gone. But before I left I was sick for approx. 2 mos. after coming off the pain meds and being switched so some of it I know was from meds. But the month of Feb, I have been dealing with this bug or whatever it is. Today I am nauseated, have a headache and stomach pain but not as bad as before. Can you explain Gastroenteritis to me?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 days later)
Brief Answer: Can be due to a relapse of infection. Detailed Answer: Hello, The intestinal infections like gastroenteritis can be due to a viral infection or a bacterial infection. These infections can be recurrent if not treated properly. The return of symptoms after returning home could be due to a change in the diet; recurrent infection - may be from your husband or contaminated food. A stool culture will help in finding out the exact cause. Consulting a gastroenterologist will be helpful. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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What Causes Gastroenteritis?

Brief Answer: Can be due to a relapse of infection. Detailed Answer: Hello, The intestinal infections like gastroenteritis can be due to a viral infection or a bacterial infection. These infections can be recurrent if not treated properly. The return of symptoms after returning home could be due to a change in the diet; recurrent infection - may be from your husband or contaminated food. A stool culture will help in finding out the exact cause. Consulting a gastroenterologist will be helpful. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal.