What are the symptoms of gastroenteritis in children?

The main symptoms of pediatric gastroenteritis include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, bloating, and loss of appetite. Nausea and vomiting may lead to malnutrition, while abdominal pain and diarrhea can cause dehydration. Fever may result in altered mental status. To diagnose pediatric gastroenteritis, doctors may rely on medical history and physical examination, and may also perform blood tests, urine tests, stool tests, gastrointestinal imaging, or endoscopic examinations. The key to treating pediatric gastroenteritis lies in enhancing immunity, controlling pathogen proliferation, treating infection, and using anti-inflammatory medications to manage inflammation. Seek prompt medical attention if symptoms occur.