Complications of Gastroenteritis

Complications list for Gastroenteritis:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Gastroenteritis includes:

• Dehydration
• Shock
• Delirium
• Dehydration
• Electrolyte imbalance

See also the symptoms of Gastroenteritis and Gastroenteritis: Introduction.

Complications and sequelae of Gastroenteritis from the Diseases Database include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain

See also the symptoms of Gastroenteritis and Gastroenteritis: Introduction.

Complications of Gastroenteritis:

FDA Bad Bug Book (Excerpt)

Healthy individuals recover quickly and without treatment from the acute form of gastrointestinal disease. Malnourished children (1-4 years) and infants who endure chronic diarrhea soon develop structural and functional abnormalities of their intestinal tracts resulting in loss of ability to absorb nutrients. Death is not uncommon in these children and results indirectly from the chronic toxigenic effects which produce the malabsorption and malnutrition. (Source: FDA Bad Bug Book)

Viral Gastroenteritis: DVRD (Excerpt)

Gastroenteritis is a serious illness, however, for persons who are unable to drink enough fluids to replace what they lose through vomiting or diarrhea. Infants, young children, and persons who are unable to care for themselves, such as the disabled or elderly, are at risk for dehydration from loss of fluids. Immune compromised persons are at risk for dehydration because they may get a more serious illness, with greater vomiting or diarrhea. They may need to be hospitalized for treatment to correct or prevent dehydration. (Source: excerpt from Viral Gastroenteritis: DVRD)

Gastroenteritis Symptoms: Book Excerpts

• Signs and symptoms - Gastroenteritis
• Signs and symptoms - Gastroenteritis
• Presentation - Salmonella Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis as a symptom:

For a more detailed analysis of Gastroenteritis as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Gastroenteritis.

About complications:

Complications of Gastroenteritis are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Gastroenteritis. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Gastroenteritis and complications of Gastroenteritis is unclear or arbitrary.

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