Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Moderate
ICD-10: A09 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: पेट का संक्रमण · தமிழ்: வயிற்று தொற்று · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ಸೋಂಕು · తెలుగు: కడుపు ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · বাংলা: পেটের সংক্রমণ · मराठी: पोटाचा संसर्ग · ગુજરાતી: પેટનો ચેપ
About this condition
Infectious gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites, leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. It commonly spreads through contaminated food, water, or close contact with infected persons. Most cases resolve with rest and hydration, but severe cases require medical attention to prevent dehydration.
Common symptoms
diarrhea
stomach cramps
nausea
vomiting
fever
headache
body ache
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 2-3 days or dehydration occurs
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | पेट का संक्रमण · दस्त उल्टी · आंत्रशोथ · गैस्ट्रो इन्फेक्शन |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | வயிற்று தொற்று · பேதி வாந்தி · குடல் அழற்சி · வயிறு கோளாறு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ಸೋಂಕು · ಅತಿಸಾರ ವಾಂತಿ · ಕರುಳು ಉರಿಯೂತ · ಗ್ಯಾಸ್ಟ್ರೋ ಸೋಂಕು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కడుపు ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · విరేచనాలు వాంతులు · పేగు వాపు · గ్యాస్ట్రో ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | পেটের সংক্রমণ · ডায়রিয়া বমি · গ্যাস্ট্রো ইনফেকশন · পেট খারাপ |
| Marathi (मराठी) | पोटाचा संसर्ग · जुलाब उलटी · आतड्यांचा दाह · गॅस्ट्रो संसर्ग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | પેટનો ચેપ · ઝાડા ઉલટી · આંતરડાની સોજો · ગેસ્ટ્રો ચેપ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified?
diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, headache.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 2-3 days or dehydration occurs
Is Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms persist beyond 2-3 days or dehydration occurs.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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