Why do we get gastroenteritis?

Gastroenteritis is a relatively common symptom. There are many causes of gastroenteritis, the most common of which is bacterial and viral infection. Especially in the summer, the incidence of gastroenteritis is relatively high. This is because the possibility of food spoilage is greatest in the summer. In addition to bacterial and viral infections, parasites and some bad living habits are also important causes of gastroenteritis. If you do not pay attention to timely treatment, the harm is still very great.

Why do we get gastroenteritis?

1. Bacteria: Bacteria that may cause gastroenteritis include Vibrio vulnificus, Campylobacter, Salmonella, etc.

2. Viruses: Although the human body has a good resistance to viruses, many viruses can still cause gastroenteritis, such as rotavirus, norwalk virus, astrovirus, etc. In particular, the Norwalk virus can cause disease in adults and children in any season and can be transmitted through feces-oral contamination of water sources, easily causing severe diarrhea, which is more likely to break out in countries or regions with underdeveloped public health.

3. Parasites: Gastroenteritis caused by intestinal parasites is relatively rare and not easily transmitted, but the disease can cause chronic diseases or other lesions. In 2006, it was found in various parts of China that the Guangzhou roundworm was transmitted to humans by eating raw snail meat (Pontifical apple snail and Babylonia paniculata), which may cause gastroenteritis and cause more serious lesions.

4. Food poisoning: This is a more ambiguous cause that can be caused by bacterial toxins or viral infections.

5. Bad habits: Gastrointestinal mucosal damage caused by bad living habits can cause it, and many people will abuse antibiotics such as ampicillin and cephalosporin when they encounter diseases. These antibiotics will directly irritate the intestines and cause gastroenteritis.

How to prevent acute gastroenteritis

1. Pay attention to the hygiene of diet, water and food. Pay attention to personal hygiene, wash your hands before meals and after defecation, wash and scald fruits and vegetables before eating them raw, it is better to peel the fruits before eating, and do not drink raw water. The tableware should be hygienic and raw and cooked food should be kept separately.

2. Vegetables should be properly stored: keep them fresh, prevent them from rotting, and do not eat rotten vegetables. Food should be washed thoroughly, and preparation and storage places, utensils and containers should be kept clean.

3. Keep a good mood and participate in more activities that bring pleasure to the body and mind to help relieve tension.

4. Maintain good environmental hygiene. It is necessary to clean the indoor environment regularly and disinfect frequently to eliminate mosquitoes, flies and other transmission media and reduce food contamination.

5. High-temperature sterilization of food before consumption is a reliable method. Generally, common pathogenic bacteria can be killed by boiling meat products for 15 minutes.