Home > Medical > Digestive-Health > Gastroenteritis and food illness Gastroenteritis and food illness All sections in Digestive Health » About Gastro » Anal & Rectal Disorders » Digestive Disorders » Common Symptoms » Dehydration » Digestive Health » Gastro & Food Illness » IBS » News » Tests & Procedures Find information and advice on gastroenteritis, often referred to as a "stomach bug". Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this common condition. Why load shedding can be a health risk and what you can do about it A lack of electricity, especially during the hot summer months, increases the risk of food spoilage and foodborne illness. Here's how to stay safe. How to deal with a stomach bug if you're afraid of vomiting Yes, we get it, vomiting isn’t exactly pleasant for anyone. Unfortunately, for those with emetophobia (a fear of vomiting), catching a stomach bug can be a terrifying prospect. What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the lining of the stomach as well as the small and large intestines. Causes of gastroenteritis The most common cause of gastroenteritis is a virus. Symptoms of gastroenteritis Nauseous? Vomiting? Suffering from diarrhoea? You may have gastroenteritis. How to fight norovirus, the 'cruise ship' germ Nororvirus causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines. 7 ways to avoid food poisoning this summer Hot weather and too much partying can make you sick to your stomach, but there’s nothing quite like food poisoning to spoil the holiday season. Who gets gastroenteritis? Anyone can get gastroenteritis. In fact, no child will escape an episode or two of gastroenteritis. Risk factors for gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis is a common disease that occurs worldwide. Certain factors increase one's risk. Diagnosing gastroenteritis A diagnosis of gastroenteritis will be made by your doctor, who will start off by asking you about your symptoms. load more
Why load shedding can be a health risk and what you can do about it A lack of electricity, especially during the hot summer months, increases the risk of food spoilage and foodborne illness. Here's how to stay safe.
How to deal with a stomach bug if you're afraid of vomiting Yes, we get it, vomiting isn’t exactly pleasant for anyone. Unfortunately, for those with emetophobia (a fear of vomiting), catching a stomach bug can be a terrifying prospect.
What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the lining of the stomach as well as the small and large intestines.
Symptoms of gastroenteritis Nauseous? Vomiting? Suffering from diarrhoea? You may have gastroenteritis.
How to fight norovirus, the 'cruise ship' germ Nororvirus causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and/or intestines.
7 ways to avoid food poisoning this summer Hot weather and too much partying can make you sick to your stomach, but there’s nothing quite like food poisoning to spoil the holiday season.
Who gets gastroenteritis? Anyone can get gastroenteritis. In fact, no child will escape an episode or two of gastroenteritis.
Risk factors for gastroenteritis Gastroenteritis is a common disease that occurs worldwide. Certain factors increase one's risk.
Diagnosing gastroenteritis A diagnosis of gastroenteritis will be made by your doctor, who will start off by asking you about your symptoms.