Reason
Gastroenteritis
According to Dr. Manoj Gupta, Head of the Department of Liver Transplantation and Surgical Gastroenterology, PSRI Hospital, New Delhi (India), gastroenteritis is an inflammation that occurs in both the stomach and small intestine. The cause is usually a viral, bacterial or parasitic infection. In addition, gastroenteritis can also be caused by contaminated food, drinking unclean water or food poisoning.
Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation that occurs only in the lining of the stomach, said Dr. Manoj Gupta. Common causes include helicobacter pylori bacteria, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), heavy alcohol consumption, prolonged stress, or autoimmune problems.
Symptom
Gastroenteritis
Stomach pain: Usually a sharp or cramping pain in the abdomen.
Diarrhea: Loose or watery stools, which may contain blood if caused by bacteria.
Vomiting: Frequent, with nausea.
Fever: May be accompanied by mild fever.
Dehydration: Due to diarrhea and vomiting, leading to dehydration.
Gastritis
Pain or burning sensation in the epigastric region: This sensation often occurs after eating or when the stomach is empty.
Nausea: May be accompanied by a feeling of fullness and indigestion.
Vomiting: Vomiting may occur sometimes, but not always.
Bloating, indigestion: Feeling full for a long time even after eating little.
Treatment
Gastroenteritis
Treatment is primarily fluid and electrolyte replacement to prevent dehydration.
If there is a bacterial cause, antibiotics may be needed. If there is a virus, treatment is mainly symptomatic (eg, pain relievers, fever reducers).
Avoid spicy, greasy foods and drinks that irritate the stomach.
Gastritis
Treatment may include antibiotics if the cause is helicobacter pylori, antacids, or stomach acid-reducing medications such as omeprazole or ranitidine.
Need to change diet, limit alcohol and tobacco.
Time extension
Gastroenteritis: Usually acute and can last from a few hours to a few days (usually 1 to 3 days). Symptoms will improve as the body recovers.
Gastritis: Can be acute (caused by stress, alcohol, food) or chronic (caused by H. pylori infection, stomach ulcers). If left untreated, it can last and cause serious complications.
Infectiousness
Gastroenteritis: Highly contagious, especially when caused by viruses or bacteria.
Gastritis: Usually not contagious, unless the cause is H. pylori bacteria, but this bacteria is only spread through direct contact or through contaminated eating utensils.
