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Dr. Geethika Nutakki treats gastroenteritis with precision at Amara Clinics, addressing symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. She provides rehydration therapy, medications, and dietary recommendations to support recovery. Dr. Geethika focuses on preventive care through hygiene education, ensuring patients avoid future infections and maintain optimal gut health.
Gastroenteritis presents with nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and dehydration. Infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites often lead to these symptoms. Maintaining hydration and seeking medical advice are vital to manage symptoms and prevent severe dehydration.
Rehydration is the cornerstone, using ORS or intravenous fluids. Anti-diarrheal and antiemetic medications help control symptoms. Avoiding solid foods initially and transitioning to bland diets as recovery progresses is advised. Severe cases may require hospital monitoring.
It is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by infections, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
It is caused by viruses (norovirus, rotavirus), bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella), or parasites through contaminated food, water, or person-to-person contact.
Symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever, and dehydration. Severity depends on the causative agent.
Treatment involves hydration with oral rehydration solutions (ORS). Antibiotics or antivirals may be prescribed if needed. Severe cases require IV fluids.
Yes, severe dehydration caused by diarrhea and vomiting can be life-threatening, especially in infants, the elderly, or immunocompromised individuals.
Practice proper handwashing, avoid contaminated food or water, and ensure food is cooked thoroughly to reduce risk.
Diagnosis is based on symptoms and stool tests to identify specific pathogens or toxins causing the infection.
Seek help if symptoms include persistent vomiting, blood in stools, high fever, or signs of severe dehydration (dizziness, dry mouth).
Dr. Geethika’s Clinic in Jubilee Hills provides compassionate, personalized care, specializing in chronic conditions, preventive health, wellness, and nutrition.
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