Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis describes a group of diseases affecting the stomach or part of the intestine. Symptoms are often diarrhoea, sickness and stomach ache. Because the lining of the stomach is likely to be inflamed, medicines are often immediately vommited up.
Large quantities of watery drinks should be taken to counter the effects of dehydration. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist for more than 24 hours.