Share of Cost, What is Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis or stomach flu, can cause abdominal pain, which is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and loose, fluid-filled stools that occur much sooner and more frequently than normal after eating.
Bacteria or viruses cause most cases, and symptoms usually resolve within a few days. Symptoms that last longer than 2 days may be a sign of more serious health problems, such as infection or inflammatory conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease.
Common symptoms include:
* nausea
* vomiting
* fever
* abdominal cramping
* bloating
* gas