How is gastrointestinal infection treated?
Disease description:
I experienced diarrhea after eating crayfish last night. How should gastrointestinal infection be treated?
Gastrointestinal infections can be treated with amoxicillin, an antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties. Antibiotics are effective in treating acute bacterial intestinal infections and associated inflammation; they may also be combined with medications such as montmorillonite powder or omeprazole for symptom relief. For gastrointestinal infections presenting with severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, intravenous fluid therapy may be added to prevent disturbances in water and electrolyte balance.