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Gastroenteritis affects 1 in 5 people in the UK every year, but what causes it and when should you be worried?

Gastroenteritis is an infection of the gut caused by germs such as bacteria and viruses.

Some common causes include viruses that spread amongst people like norovirus and also food poisoning, which is where food is contaminated with bacteria or sometimes parasites.

Diarrhoea and vomiting are two of the most common symptoms, which are due to the body trying to get rid of the bug. Tummy pains and fevers can also be symptoms too.

If it’s a nasty bug, you could end up severely hydrated, often seeing blood or mucus in your poo as well.

Symptoms typically improve within a couple of days so you don’t need to visit a doctor in most cases.

But make sure to drink more water than usual to balance out the losses and try to eat as usual to keep energy levels up.

Wash your hands to prevent spread of infection to others and make sure the food you eat is cooked, stored and handled properly.

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