Can intestinal infection last for months?

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Can intestinal infection last for months?

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answered Oct 26, 2022 by Lizapiza (9,230 points)
Intestinal infections can last for months although most intestinal infections rarely last longer than 14 days.

If your intestinal infection has not gone away within 14 days you should see a doctor as it could be more serious.

An intestinal bacterial infection can last for a few days or as long as 7 to 14 days.

The signs and symptoms that can let you know you have a bacterial intestinal infection are abdominal pain and abdominal cramping, diarrhea, fever, vomiting and nausea.

In severe cases of bacteria infections you may also become dehydrated and have an electrolyte imbalance.

An intestinal virus can last for a few days or as long as 7 to 14 days.

If the intestinal virus or intestinal infection lasts longer than 14 days you should see a doctor.

To treat an intestinal infection your doctor will prescribe antibiotics and you should also stay hydrated.

The best antibiotic for intestinal infections is Ampicillin.

Common antibiotics that are used to treat gastrointestinal infections include penicillin, cephalosporin, antifolate / sulfa combinations, nitroimidazole, penem, glycopeptide, and monobactam antibiotics.

The 3 symptoms of an intestinal infection are diarrhea, stomach cramping and abdominal cramping and nausea.

Other symptoms of an intestinal infection include headache, fever, vomiting and diarrhea.

Intestinal infections are not very serious in most cases although some intestinal infections may get worse and lead to serious complications and even death if not treated.

Most intestinal infections are mild and resolve on their own with a few days to a week or so but if not you should see a doctor.

The most common intestinal infection is a Salmonella infection.

The different types of intestinal infections are Bacteria (E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Clostridium), viruses ( Norwalk agent, Rotaviruses), and parasites (Giardia, Entamoeba, Ascaris).

Intestine infections are curable and most often resolve on their own without medical treatment although some intestine infections may require a hospital visit.

Intestine infections are curable and most intestine infections can go away on their own although sometimes antibiotics may be needed to get rid of and cure the intestinal infection.

Intestinal infections are not always very serious or serious at all.

Most intestinal infections go away within a few days to a few weeks on their own although sometimes intestinal infections may get serious enough to need medical attention.

Intestinal infections can last for a day or 2 days or even 7 to 14 days depending on how severe the intestinal infection is.

The signs that you have something wrong with your intestines are cramping, blood in your poop, bloating and or constipation.

The 3 common disorders of the small intestines are Crohn's disease, Celiac Disease and bleeding of the small intestine.

A ruptured intestine will feel like and cause abdominal pain and abdominal cramping which is most often severe.

Swollen and bloated abdomen as well as fever and chills are also common symptoms of a ruptured intestine.

An intestinal perforation is a major life-threatening condition with high morbidity and mortality that requires emergency surgery.

Despite improvements in surgical and medical treatments, the overall mortality rate is 30% and the mortality rate of cases that also have diffuse peritonitis is up to 70%.

Foods to avoid if you have gastrointestinal problems are acidic foods, dairy foods, cheese, cottage cheese, spicy foods, unwashed foods and spoiled foods.

Also avoid alcohol when you have gastrointestinal problems.

The symptoms of bacteria in the intestines are abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, fever, vomiting and nausea.

And in severe cases of bacteria in your intestines you may have an electrolyte imbalance and become dehydrated.

Bacteria in the intestines is treated with antibiotics.

The medicine that is best for intestinal infections are penicillin, cephalosporin, antifolate / sulfa combinations, nitroimidazole, penem, glycopeptide, and monobactam antibiotics.

The signs and symptoms that you have an abdominal infection are bloating or feeling fullness in your abdomen, fever, nausea and vomiting as well as tenderness and abdominal pain.

The symptoms of a large intestine infection are.

Abdominal cramps and pain.
Loss of appetite or appetite changes.
Bloody stool.
Diarrhea.
Fatigue.
The feeling the need for more frequent bowel movements.
A fever.
And unexplained weight loss.

The most common intestinal infection is a Salmonella infection that causes gastroenteritis and also leads to the highest number of deaths and hospitalizations in the United States.

Salmonella infection (salmonellosis) is a common bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract.

Salmonella infection is caused by a group of salmonella bacteria called Salmonella.

The bacteria are passed from feces of people or animals to other people or animals.

Contaminated foods are often animal in origin.

They include beef, poultry, seafood, milk, or eggs.

You can tell if your intestines are inflamed through a blood test and stool test.

Also the signs and symptoms of inflamed intestines can tell you if your intestines are inflamed.

The signs and symptoms of inflamed intestines are unexplained weight loss, fever, having more frequent bowel movements or feeling the need to poop more, fatigue, bloody poop, diarrhea, loss of appetite and abdominal pain and cramps.

To know if you have inflammation in your gut a complete blood count test can be done as well as a stool test which looks for signs of intestinal inflammation.

The signs and symptoms of inflammation in your gut include.

Unexplained weight loss.
Blood in your poop.
Reduced appetite.
Abdominal cramping and pain.
Diarrhea and Fatigue.

Some ways to fix your gut health are to get plenty of exercise, eat healthy, get enough sleep, avoid too much sugar and sweeteners, eat prebiotic fiber, reduce stress, eat fermented foods and take probiotics.

Foods that cleanse the gut are.

Oatmeal.

Raspberries.

Spinach, Kale, Chard and other leafy greens.

Broccoli.

And Milk are all good for cleansing your gut.

Some ways to heal your gut are to consume probiotics.

Get plenty of sleep.

Lower your stress levels.

Stay hydrated.

Eat slowly.

Exercise daily.

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