In severe cases of gastroenteritis, death may occur as a serious consequence if it is not treated timely and effectively, but most of those who are treated in a standardized manner have a good prognosis.
Gastroenteritis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and other triggers of infectious diarrhea, but also due to a large amount of hypertonic food or medication, intestinal mucosal secretion function is enhanced, absorption is weakened and other non-infectious factors caused by most of the prognosis of the clinic is good, and the timely administration of rehydration, correction of water, electrolyte disorders and other measures, generally does not lead to death.
However, for those who are weak with basic diseases, young children, the elderly and other people, after the occurrence of gastroenteritis, without timely medical treatment, may be due to severe vomiting, diarrhea caused by dehydration, electrolyte disorders, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, or even shock, renal failure, etc., and the serious cases can lead to death.
Therefore, when abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever and other symptoms occur, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to avoid delay.