There are many symptoms that indicate the possibility of enteritis, this article will allow you to identify them. The term enteritis is often associated with inflammation of the small intestine (Enteritis), which affects the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and others. In some
cases may cause gastritis and inflammation of the large intestine also,
A person may develop intestinal inflammation as a result of a bacterial or viral infection, exposure to radiation, or taking some drugs and medications, or it may be associated with some inflammatory diseases such as Crohn''s disease, and we will mention here the most important symptoms of bowel inflammation.
Symptoms of enteritis
The symptoms of enteritis are similar regardless of the cause of the inflammation, but in the case of inflammation of the intestine caused by a bacterial infection, the symptoms begin to appear quickly, that is, within hours or several days after infection.
The symptoms are as follows
Common symptoms of enteritis
The most common symptoms of IBD are the following
Cramps and pain in the abdomen.
Anorexia.
diarrhea.
Fever.
Headache.
Nausea and vomiting.
Bleeding or mucus-like discharge from the rectum.
Symptoms that may be life threatening
You should seek immediate medical attention if you or someone in your family develops signs of dehydration or any of the following life-threatening symptoms of advanced IBD:
Presence of blood in the stool or stool containing pus.
If diarrhea lasts longer than 2 to 3 days in an adult or 24 hours in a child.
Fever higher than 38°C.
Abdominal pain is severe or sudden.
The presence of blood in the vomit or when the vomiting continues for more than two days in some cases,
dehydration
Dehydration is one of the most serious of these symptoms, so when you have IBD, it is essential to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Dehydration can negatively affect the kidneys, urinary tract, and heart, and poses an additional risk in infants and young children, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases.
Symptoms of dehydration in adults include
extreme thirst
Urinating more often or in smaller amounts than normal.
Dark colored urine.
Fatigue and exhaustion.
lethargy.
dizziness
sunken eyes
Lack of tears.
Dry mouth.
Symptoms of dehydration in an infant or young child.
Dry mouth and tongue.
lethargy.
irritability
No tears while crying.
Do not wet the diapers for three hours.
Sunken eyes and cheeks.
Retraction of the soft spot at the top of the head.
Possible complications of enteritis
If a person neglects enteritis, he may develop serious complications, which may require surgical intervention, the most important of which are:
Tissue death.
Bowel obstruction.
Bowel perforation.
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Colon Cancer.
