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Gastroenteritis (cont.)

Gastroenteritis Symptoms

By definition, gastroenteritis affects both the stomach and the intestines, resulting in both vomiting and diarrhea.

Common symptoms may include:

  • Low grade fever to 100°F (37.7°C)

  • Nausea with or without vomiting

  • Mild-to-moderate diarrhea:

  • Crampy painful abdominal bloating

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