Gastroenteritis is actually the formal medical term for stomach flu, also known as gastric flu or stomach virus or infectious diarrhea.<br>See also : [[Diarrhea]].
==Causes==
* [[Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)]]Gastroenteritis is caused by a bacterial infection, commonly rotavirus in children, and norovirus in adults.
== Symptoms ==
The condition is most commonly characterized by extreme nausea, cramping, and stomach pain, further manifesting in vomiting, diarrhea, or both. This decidedly unpleasant sickness usually doesn’t last more than 3-4 days before your body can eliminate the viral or bacterial infection, but it can also last longer, making life quite miserable.
== Natural Remedies ==
* [[Tree Turmeric]] is used for swelling of the stomach and intestines (gastroenteritis).
* [[Chamomile]] Tea: As one of the oldest and most trusted remedies for an upset stomach, chamomile tea is also ideal for treating gastroenteritis. The strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of chamomile tea can help to settle the stomach and eliminate nausea and vomiting, in addition to boosting the immune system to combat whatever the cause of your stomach flu happens to be.
* [[Ginger]] : This ancient cure-all is also quite useful in the area of gastroenteritis. The active components within ginger are powerful and versatile, including its ability to soothe the stomach and protect the inner lining of your stomach from dangerous bacteria. Chewing on ginger has also been known to eliminate nausea, although brewing ginger tea is probably the most common application of ginger for the stomach flu.
* [[Oregano]] : Carvacrol can effectively break down the tough outer wall of norovirus.
* Fluids : One of the biggest dangers of gastroenteritis is dehydration. To put it bluntly, when you are vomiting and experiencing diarrhea, your body is rapidly losing its fluids, making you feel worse and slowing down every process of your body, including your immune system and compromising your digestive tract. You must replenish those fluids in your body before you will begin to feel better, so drink as much water as possible to keep hydrated.
* [[Mint]] : The powerful organic compounds in mint have long been praised for their cooling, soothing, and anti-inflammatory effects. Chewing on mint leaves for gastroenteritis and related stomach issues has been in practice for thousands of years. Brewing fresh mint tea is also an effective remedy against vomiting, as it can reduce that inflammation in your gut.