Norovirus Infection Center - Lynwood, CA
Lynwood 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 Lynwood * Gastro-Digestive Medical Group  Gastro-Digestive Medical Group  Multi Health Care Medical Group  LAC / Martin Luther King Jr General Hospital  Gastro Digestive Medical Group  Frischer Medical Group  Steven J Weiss MD  Conrad A Cox MD  Jose Pantoja MD  Internal Medicine Specialists Medical Groups  Coast Gastroenterology Group  Gastroenterology Consultants  William Essilfie MD  Digestive Disease Center  Western Healthcare  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Mark Li MD  Ethelred Carter MD  White Memorial Medical Group  Gastroenterology Associates  Jun-Ichi Ohara MD  David Shih MD  Gastroenterology Associates  Matsumoto Internal Medicine  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Derek M. Dobalian MD  Lisandro Quinones MD  Abdul Alaama MD  USC Internal Medicine  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Drs Sial & Cohen  West Gastroenterology Associates  Drs Sial & Cohen  West Gastroenterology Associates  William P Stuppy MD  Firmin Ho MD  Talbert Medical Group  West Gastroenterology Associates  Coast Gastroenterology  Coast Gastroenterology  Coast Gastroenterology  Coast Gastroenterology  Robert A Mecum MD  Ho S Bae MD  Laser Endoscopy Medical Group  Barry Morguelan MD  Anastacio Pinzon MD  Richard L Parks MD & Barton Ueki MD  Dennis Chan MD  Kwok-Leung Chung MD  Chun Yen Hsu MD  Chia-Chi G Lai MD  B Raymond Lim MD & Myoza T Lim MD  Shih Lin Lue MD  Martin H Lee MD  Jin H Suh MD  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Paul Choi MD  Yong Tai Lee MD  Pyoung I Kwon MD  Songul Atay MD Inc  South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group  Gastroenterology Consultants  South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group  Thomas S Lam MD  South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group  Gastroenterology Consultants  South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group  South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group  South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group  Gastroenterology Consultants  South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group  South Bay Gastroenterology Medical Group  Behrooz Ahmadi MD  Nazir U Khaja MD  Norman Kuo MD  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates of the South Bay Inc  Gastroenterology Associates of the South Bay Inc  Rangarao Panguluri MD  Iraj Akhlaghi MD  Robert M Webman MD  Hertz & Associates in Gastroenterology A Medical Group Inc  David O Kim MD  Osato Medical Clinic  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants  Digestive Care Consultants Lynwood, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 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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