Acute gastroenteritis usually returns to normal in 3 to 5 days. However, it may be prolonged for a few days or even 1 to 2 weeks if the child is elderly and frail.
1. Acute gastroenteritis generally refers to acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa caused by a variety of etiological factors, ordinary gastroenteritis is usually caused by microbial infections, a small number of can also be caused by alcohol, drug stimulation.
2. When acute gastroenteritis occurs, the first thing to do is to eat a light diet, pay attention to rest, if there is dehydration and electrolyte disorders, we should pay attention to rehydration, to correct electrolyte disorders. The use of drugs under the advice of a doctor can quickly restore health, usually only 3 to 5 days, the gastrointestinal mucosa can return to normal.
3. For healthy adults, acute gastroenteritis can only cause physical discomfort and does not cause serious consequences. But for the frail, children, the elderly and such a group of people need to pay attention to whether there is dehydration and electrolyte disorders, if it occurs, we should promptly consult a doctor for rehydration and anti-inflammatory, usually need to be extended for a few days, the seriousness of the disease may be 1 to 2 weeks.
So in the event of acute gastroenteritis, it is best to go to the hospital in a timely manner, for reasonable treatment.