What Is Gastroenteritis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Complications
Gastroenteritis can cause some very unpleasant symptoms but most patients with the condition should be able to make a full recovery from it. Some may even be fortunate enough to suffer only mild symptoms. It can be a very serious problem for some people, however.
The main danger associated with gastroenteritis is severe dehydration. With excess vomiting and severe diarrhea, patients need to be monitored closely to ensure that their bodies are managing to take in and retain all the fluids that they need. Dehydration can be fatal if it is not addressed, and hospitalization may be necessary even in developed countries.
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