Yashasvi Jaiswal Hospitalized: Young Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal needs no introduction. Like every time, this time too Rajasthan Royals have bought him for Rs 18 crore. Jaswal was playing for Mumbai against Rajasthan in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Pune on Tuesday, 16th December. During this time, severe cramps started in his stomach. After this he was taken to the hospital. According to a TOI report, Jaiswal had to be admitted to Aditya Birla Hospital due to acute gastroenteritis. He underwent ultrasound and CT scan in the hospital and received proper medical treatment. Now the question is, what is acute gastroenteritis? How serious is this disease? What are the symptoms of gastroenteritis? Let us know about the disease-
What is gastroenteritis?
cleveland clinic According to the report, gastroenteritis is a common infectious disease syndrome, causing a combination of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. It is caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites. In this condition, there is stomach pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting and watery diarrhea. It is also called “stomach flu” and it spreads through contaminated food/water or contact with an infected person. Although it usually gets cured in a few days, but if the problem increases then doctor’s advice is necessary.
Symptoms of gastroenteritis?
According to the report, there are many symptoms of gastroenteritis i.e. infection of the stomach and intestines. If we talk about its main symptoms, then diarrhea (watery stools), nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and pain and sometimes fever, chills or body ache. Let us tell you that this often happens due to virus or bacteria. Usually it gets cured in a few days, but it is very important to give fluids to avoid dehydration.
How to prevent gastroenteritis?
Gastroenteritis is a very serious disease related to stomach health. Ignoring it can prove costly in life. To avoid this, the most important thing is to take care of cleanliness. For this, wash hands repeatedly with soap and water. Especially before eating and after toilet. Apart from this, drink healthy food and water i.e. properly cooked food and boiled/filtered water. Keep in mind that it is very important to maintain distance from sick people and get children vaccinated against rotavirus.
