Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa and intestinal mucosa, often caused by food poisoning. Common symptoms include severe vomiting and diarrhea, often accompanied by abdominal pain, cramping, and colic, fever, and sweating. Gastroenteritis can be divided into two major categories: acute gastroenteritis and chronic gastroenteritis. Acute gastroenteritis is a common and frequently occurring disease in summer and autumn, mostly caused by bacterial and viral infections. Its main manifestations are upper gastrointestinal symptoms and varying degrees of diarrhea and abdominal discomfort. Severe diarrhea can lead to loss of electrolytes and fluids. It falls within the category of "vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea" in traditional Chinese medicine.