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Bookmark or Share- Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicViral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way to develop viral gastroenteritis — often called stomach flu — is through contact with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food or water.
- Diarrhea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicYour health professional may order tests to determine what's causing your diarrhea. Possible tests include: Blood tests. A complete blood count, measurement of electrolytes and tests of kidney function can help indicate how bad your diarrhea is. Stool test. You may have a stool test to see if a bacterium or parasite is causing your diarrhea.
- Diarrhea When to see a doctor - Mayo ClinicDiarrhea lasts more than two days without improvement. Excessive thirst, dry mouth or skin, little or no urination, severe weakness, dizziness or lightheadedness, or dark-colored urine, which could indicate dehydration.
- Diarrhoea - World Health Organization (WHO)Diarrhoea is the passage of 3 or more loose or liquid stools per day, or more frequently than is normal for the individual.
- Diarrhoeal disease - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO fact sheet on diarrhoeal disease provides key facts and information on scope, causes, prevention and treatment, and WHO response.
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