Norovirus Infection Center - Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill Gastroenterologist Doctors for Norovirus InfectionType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in Chapel Hill * UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Physicians & Associates  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  North Carolina Hospital Gastroenterology Dept  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  UNC Gastroenterology  Chapel Hill Internal Medicine  Chapel Hill Internal Medicine  UNC School of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology  Duke Southpoint Clinic Gastroenterology Dept  DUMC GI Dept  Vickers Clinic  DUMC Gastroenterology  M Stanley Branch MD  Duke University Medical Center  DUMC Gastroenterology  DUMC Gastroenterology  Duke University Medical Center of Gastroenterology  Duke University Medical Center of Gastroenterology  Duke University Medical Center  Duke University Medical Center of Gastroenterology  Regional Gastroenterology  Regional Gastroenterology  Regional Gastroenterology  Durham Internal Medicine Associates  Central Internal Medicine  Duke University Medical Center of Gastroenterology  Cary Digestive Diseases PLLC  Cary Medical Group  Carolina Gastoenterology  Cary Gastroenterology Associates  Cary Gastroenterology Associates  Cary Gastroenterology Associates  Cary Gastroenterology Associates  Center For Digestive Diseases  Center For Digestive Diseases  Center For Digestive Diseases  Juliana Miller MD PLLC  Raleigh Medical Group PA  Digestive Healthcare PA  Digestive Healthcare PA  Digestive Healthcare PA  Digestive Healthcare PA  Digestive Healthcare PA  Digestive Healthcare PA  Digestive Healthcare PA  Digestive Healthcare PA  Wake Internal Medicine Consultants Inc  Wake Internal Medicine Consultants Inc  Wake Internal Medicine Consultants Inc  Wake Internal Medicine Consultants Inc  Anant B Soni MD  North Raleigh Internal Medicine  Duke Gastroenterology of Raleigh  Gastrointestinal Healthcare  Gastrointestinal Healthcare  Triangle Gastroenterology PLLC  Triangle Gastroenterology PLLC  Triangle Gastroenterology PLLC  Triangle Gastroenterology PLLC  Alliance Medical Associates LLC  Mid Carolina Gastroenterology Associates PA  Mid Carolina Gastroenterology Associates PA  Mid Carolina Gastroenterology Associates PA  Kernodle Clinic West  Kernodle Clinic West  WakeMed Faculty GI Dept  Meehan Medical  Rockingham Gastroenterology  Dunn Gastroenterology  Rockingham Gastroenterology  Rockingham Gastroenterology  Guilford Medical Center PA  Guilford Medical Center PA  Eagle Gastroenterology  Eagle Gastroenterology  Eagle Gastroenterology  Eagle Gastroenterology  Eagle Gastroenterology  Eagle Gastroenterology  Eagle Gastroenterology  Piedmont Surgeons For Children  Eagle Internal Medicine at Tannenbaum  Eagle Internal Medicine at Tannenbaum  Carolina GI Services  P K George MD Chapel Hill, North CarolinaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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Norovirus InfectionRead the Norovirus Infection article » What are noroviruses?Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause gastroenteritis (GAS-tro-en-ter-I-tis) in people. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The term norovirus is the official name for this group of viruses; however, several other names were used previously for noroviruses:
Viruses are very different from bacteria and parasites, some of which can cause illnesses similar to norovirus infection. Like all viral infections, noroviruses are not affected by treatment with antibiotics and cannot grow outside of a person's body.
What are the symptoms of illness caused by noroviruses?The symptoms of norovirus illness usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and some stomach cramping. Sometimes people also have a low-grade fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a general sense of tiredness. The illness often begins suddenly, and the infected person may feel very sick. In most people the illness is self-limiting, with symptoms lasting for about 1 or 2 days. In general, diarrhea is more common in children and vomiting is more common in adults.
What is the name of the illness caused by noroviruses?Illness caused by norovirus infection has several names:
Recommended Reading Related to Norovirus InfectionPCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) » What is PCR (polymerase chain reaction)?PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is a method to analyze a short sequence of DNA (or RNA) even in samples containing only minute quantities of DNA or RNA. PCR is used to reproduce (amplify) selected sections of DNA or RNA. Previously, amplification of DNA involved cloning the segments of interest into vectors for expression in bacteria, and took weeks. But now, with PCR done in test tubes, it takes only a few hours. PCR is highly efficient so that untold numbers of copies can be made of the DNA. Moreover, PCR uses the same molecules that nature uses for copying DNA:
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Dehydration
- Dehydration is the excessive loss of body water. There are a number of causes of dehydration including heat exposure, prolonged vigorous exercise, and some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The best way to treat dehydration is to prevent it from occurring.
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Fever
- Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees C.), in practice a person is usually not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C.). Fever is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal: rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease- producing organisms.
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Diarrhea
- Diarrhea is a change is the frequency and looseness of bowel movements. Cramping, abdominal pain, and the sensation of rectal urgency are all symptoms of diarrhea. Absorbents and anti-motility medications are used to treat diarrhea.
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Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Gastroenteritis (viral gastroenteritis, stomach flu) is an infection caused by a variety of viruses that results in vomiting and/or diarrhea. Even though it is often called the "stomach flu," it is not caused by the influenza viruses. Viruses that can cause gastroenteritis (stomach flu) include: rotaviruses, adenoviruses, caliciviruses, astroviruses, Norwalk virus, and a group of Noroviruses. Gastroenteritis is not caused by bacteria. The main symptoms of gastroenteritis include vomiting and watery diarrhea, however, headache, fever, and abdominal cramps (stomach ache) may also be present.
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