Norovirus Infection Center - Jupiter, FL
Jupiter 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 Jupiter * Michael E Schwartz DO  Sumant K Chakravorty MD  North County Center For Digestive Health Inc  North County Center For Digestive Health Inc  North County Center For Digestive Health Inc  North County Center For Digestive Health Inc  North County Center For Digestive Health Inc  Essam Attia MD  Gastroenterology Specialist Inc  Gastroenterology Specialist Inc  Jose L Proenza MD  Your Good Health Medical Group PA  Richard M Dwoskin MD  Jeffrey Garelick MD PA  South Florida Center of Gastroenterology  South Florida Center of Gastroenterology  South Florida Center of Gastroenterology  Mohan Persaud MD PA  Gastroenterology Group of the Palm Beaches PA  Robert S Raymond MD  Glenn H Englander MD  Denis Murphy MD  Sidney Neimark MD  Tomas Rodriguez-Molinet MD  Jeffrey S Wenger MD  Salvatore Senzatimore Jr. MD  Gary J Guzzardo MD  Healthcare Specialists of The Palm Beaches  Healthcare Specialists of The Palm Beaches  Healthcare Specialists of The Palm Beaches  Healthcare Specialists of The Palm Beaches  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Palm Beach Gastroenterology Consultants  Palm Beach Gastroenterology Consultants  Palm Beach Gastroenterology Consultants  David A Elliott DO  Domingo T Ngo MD  Dan G Jacobson MD  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Medical Specialists of the Palm Beaches Gastroenterology  Edward Cane MD  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates  Leonard J Ram MD  Eisenman & Eisenman Gastroenterology  Eisenman & Eisenman Gastroenterology  Martin Memorial Medical Group Tiffany  Martin Memorial Medical Group Tiffany  Gastroenterology Associates  Heart & Family Health Institute  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  David C Hellman MD  Bradley Towbin MD  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  South Florida Gastroenterology Associates PA  Edgar Ibanez MD  South Palm GI PA  South Palm GI PA  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  Moshe Hirth MD  South Palm GI PA  South Palm GI PA  Gastroenterology Consultants  Gastroenterology Consultants  A Prasad Korlipara MD  Joseph J Katta MD  Digestive Disease Institute  Digestive Disease Institute  Digestive Disease Institute  Digestive Disease Consultants of South Florida  Robert L Mellman MD & Cheryl Moss-Mellman MD  Prosper Abitbol DO  Boca Raton Gastroenterology Associates PA  Boca Raton Gastroenterology Associates PA  Boca Raton Gastroenterology Associates PA  Andrew H Zwick MD  Jose C Meeroff MD Jupiter, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-03
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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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Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal pain is pain in the belly and can be acute or chronic. Causes include inflammation, distention of an organ, and loss of the blood supply to an organ. Abdominal pain can reflect a major problem with one of the organs in the abdomen such as the appendix, gallbladder, large and small intestine, pancreas, liver, colon, duodenum, and spleen.
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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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Food Poisoning
- Food poisoning is common, but can also be life threatening. The most common form of food poisoning is caused by bacteria and include symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.
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Headache
- Headaches can be divided into two categories: primary headaches and secondary headaches. Migraine headaches, tension headaches, and cluster headaches are considered primary headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by disease. Headache symptoms vary with the headache type. Over-the-counter pain relievers provide short-term relief for most headaches.
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Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea is an uneasiness of the stomach that often precedes vomiting. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but they are symptoms of many conditions. The causes of vomiting differ according to age, and treatment depends upon the cause of nausea and vomiting.
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Recreational Water Illnesses
- Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs spread by breathing in mists or aerosols, swimming, or having contact with contaminated water in hot tubs, water parks, water play areas, fountains, lakes, rivers, oceans, and swimming pools. Diarrhea is the most commonly reported recreational water illness. Diarrheal illnesses are caused by germs such as Crypto, Shigella, Norovirus, E. coli, and Giardia. Prevention of water born illnesses is key to avoid infection. Avoid swallowing water and practice good hygiene habits are a must.
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