Patient's question:
The abdominal pain (in the center of the navel) started this noon, accompanied by loss of appetite, dry heaving, general weakness, feeling a bit cold, and discomfort. What are the symptoms of acute gastroenteritis?Doctor's answer:
Acute gastritis refers to acute inflammatory lesions of the gastric mucosa caused by various external and internal factors, and if intestinal inflammation is involved, it is called acute gastroenteritis. It typically manifests acutely with symptoms such as upper abdominal fullness, pain, belching, nausea, and dry vomiting. The vomit may be bloody and coffee-ground-like, or it may involve repeated peeling, presenting as hematemesis and black stools. When patients face gastrointestinal distress, we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and avoid delaying medical consultation. If the gastrointestinal condition does not improve with treatment, it is essential to promptly adjust the treatment plan.