Gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, both small and large, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea. Most cases of gastroenteritis are due to infections, mainly by viruses and bacteria, although there are immune related causes of gastroenteritis like eosinophilic gastroenteritis which is not caused by any microorganism. Gastroenteritis is known by many common names including :
- Gastro
- Gastric flu
- Stomach bug
- Tummy flu
- Intestinal flu
Even food poisoning is a type of gastroenteritis that is caused by the toxins of bacteria which is found in food.
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It is often difficult not to scratch or interfere with an itchy anus and while this may be an embarrassing condition to suffer with, it is usually harmless. The anus is thin an sensitive area of the body and scratching may lead to more itching and the cycle continues unless appropriate treatment is administered. In most cases, a nagging bum itch can be so uncomfortable, that a person may attempt to enter the anus with a finger and thereby irritate the rectum.
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