With timely treatment, acute gastroenteritis symptoms will gradually ease after a week or so of rest. If not treated, the duration of the disease will be longer, but this should be determined by the severity of the disease, the progress of the disease, and the individual’s physical condition.
For most patients with acute enteritis, through timely anti-infection, anti-diarrhea, supplemental liquid salts, etc., generally about a week’s rest will gradually reduce the symptoms, the condition will be gradually stabilized, and then can resume normal life, work and diet. However, if the disease is not treated in time, the course of the disease will be prolonged, and in serious cases, it may cause other complications.
Moreover, some patients with acute enteritis have more serious condition and longer duration of illness, which, together with their own physical problems, may lead to prolonged recovery period; for patients with stronger autoimmunity and milder symptoms, the duration of illness may be shortened.
Diet during the recovery period of acute enteritis should be reasonable, as much as possible light and nutritious, easy to digest, avoid cold and greasy food. If the condition is more serious and cannot return to normal within a few weeks, it is necessary to consult a doctor and adjust the treatment plan in time.