Gastro medicine

Gastro medicine treats gastrointestinal tract infections. It causes pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, and vomiting. This medicine can affect people of any age. But it is common in children. A weakened immune system is at a higher risk of this disease.

Causes:

There are many causes for this disorder. Some are here:

• Viruses, like rotavirus in children.
• Bacteria, such as salmonella and E.coli.
• Parasites

Symptoms:

• Cramping
• Abdominal pain
• Mild dehydration
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Appetite loss
• Nausea

Treatment with gastro medicine

Its treatment depends on the causes and linked symptoms. The most vital goal of it is maintaining hydration. It aids in the balance of electrolytes. It gets disturbed because of persistent diarrhea and vomiting.

In a few cases, hospital admission is a must. These are severe dehydration and disturbances of electrolytes. Uncontrolled vomiting and major renal failure occur. Constant abdominal pain and pregnancy need attention. 

The goals of these drugs are to reduce morbidity and to stop problems. While you take any of these drugs, you should not drink alcohol. It may enhance stomach upset. To increase the side effects of a few drugs. Your doctor must be aware of all medicines you are using. This is because some drugs can interact with these drugs. They will cause severe issues. So be careful. Take the medications under your doctor’s complete suggestion.

Fluid therapy: Most cases of mild dehydration can get managed at home.

• Doctors advise drinking fluids in large amounts. It will compensate for the loss of water. So it will prevent dehydration.
• Take oral rehydration solutions over any clear fluids. It is for managing diarrhea.
• Avoid fluids that are high in sugar. It is because they may aggravate diarrhea and dehydration.
• Patients with severe dehydration and vomiting may need care. Monitoring the level of electrolytes is important.
• People face challenges taking fluids. Doctors give them oral and intravenous fluids. It is because of nausea and vomiting. It is for correcting electrolyte levels.

Zinc supplementation

The metal zinc is in many foods like fish, meat, cereals, and almonds. Diarrhea is the most common symptom. It is because of a severe deficiency of zinc.

It is a safe way to reduce any problems of this disorder. This is effective. WHO recommends 10-20 mg of zinc intake for 10-14 days. It will manage diarrhea in children. Doctors give it zinc acetate or gluconate and zinc sulfate.

Probiotics

They are effective to treat diarrhea. It is for diseases with an infectious origin. Its use has a direct link with a decrease in diarrhea duration. It happens if you begin then after the onset of any symptom.

Antibiotics 

They treat this disorder caused by bacteria. A common example is a ceftriaxone.

Antiemetics Gastro medicine

These drugs control vomiting and nausea. Ondansetron is a common example.

Antidiarrheal drugs

Doctors recommend using it. People who cannot maintain a well-hydrated status must use it. Atropine is the most used drug.

People with this disorder must get proper rest after the treatment. It will cause complete recovery and healing of the digestive system.