What Is Gastroenteritis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
Treatment is not usually available for gastroenteritis, but the condition will usually pass naturally within 10 days, often sooner. In the meantime, the patient should do what they can to look after themselves to help ensure a speedy recovery. The patient is advised to get plenty of rest and to try and eat plain foods if they are able to.
Paracetamol will be able to help reduce the symptoms of fevers, chills, and headaches. The most important thing of all is to ensure that you are taking on plenty of fluids and to look out for signs of dehydration. If you are struggling to stay dehydrated then you should consider speaking with a doctor.
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