The virus, sometimes called ‘the stomach flu’ or ‘a stomach bug,’ causes acute gastroenteritis, or inflammation of the stomach or intestines.

A group of British holidaymakers have been diagnosed with a gastric illness after they attended a family wedding at a five star resort abroad. Around 24 people say they experienced vomiting, diarrhea ...

The stomach bug that causes people, especially children and older adults, to vomit and suffer from diarrhea is sweeping across Connecticut, say infectious disease doctors. So wash your hands and keep ...

The highly contagious norovirus is spreading quickly across the country as the year comes to a close thanks to a surging ...

Hikers said they experienced vomiting, diarrhea, and fever symptoms while visiting the Grand Canyon. Health officials say the cause remains unknown.

Treatment for gastroenteritis is mainly rest and staying hydrated. One type of antacid may be helpful for diarrhea. Gastroenteritis is also known as the stomach flu. It causes nausea, stomach pain, ...

Rotavirus, which mainly affects infants and young children, causes watery diarrhea and vomiting. You can get infants vaccinated at 2 months old to prevent severe rotavirus infections. Speak with a ...

Sarah Jividen, RN, BSN, is a trained neuro/trauma, and emergency room nurse turned healthcare writer. As a journalism major, she combined her love for writing with her passion for high-level patient ...

On three occasions, a 26-year-old woman suffered significant injuries after undergoing hair-straightening treatments at a salon. According to her doctors, it was the products used. The three ...

Most people who undergo gallbladder removal, or cholecystectomy, experience no long-lasting symptoms after the procedure. But some people continue to have digestive symptoms after surgery, sometimes ...