Clinical Profile of Gastroenteritis: ICD-10, Pathophysiology, and Management Protocols
Clinical Definition Gastroenteritis refers to the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, involving both the stomach and the small intestine. It is clinically characterized by the acute onset of symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and cramping. The condition can be classified as infectious, caused by viral, bacterial, or parasitic pathogens, or non-infectious, resulting from…