what are the symptoms of gastroenteritis?
besides the nausea vomiting and diarrhea symptoms of gastroenteritis can include a low-grade fever of about 99 degrees. the diarrhea is typically mild to moderate: two to four loose stools a day for teens and adults. for babies it typically means the stools seep through the diapers. many people also complain of painful bloating. more serious symptoms include: vomit or stool that contains blood. long-duration vomiting such as more than 48 hours. fever that is 101f or higher. abdominal swelling or pain in the right lower side of the abdomen. dehydration.