What Causes Gastroenteritis in Toddlers?
Disease description:
My baby has been vomiting frequently lately and also has abdominal distension. After a medical examination, the doctor diagnosed it as gastroenteritis. I’m quite curious and would like to learn more about what causes gastroenteritis in young children.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Pediatric gastroenteritis may result from poor hand hygiene in daily life or consumption of food contaminated with bacteria. It can also occur via indirect transmission—exposure to rotavirus or coxsackievirus, for example, may trigger this condition. Additionally, excessive or overly varied food intake may disrupt digestive function and lead to gastroenteritis.
