Medication Gastroenteritis
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Many drugs cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, medical gastroenteritis, which is regarded as side effects. It is necessary to collect in detail an anamnesis concerning the use of the drug. In non-severe cases, the abolition of the drug, and then its reuse, allows you to establish a causal relationship. Most often, the factors that cause gastroenteritis include the use of antacids containing copper, antibiotics, anthelmintic drugs, cytotoxic agents (used in the treatment of cancer), colchicine, digoxin, heavy metals, laxatives and radiation therapy. The use of antibiotics can lead to severe diarrhea caused by C. Difficile.
Iatrogenic, accidental or deliberate use of heavy metals causes poisoning, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The abuse of laxatives, often denied by patients, can lead to weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of electrolytes and metabolic disorders.
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