What Is Gastroenteritis?

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Gastroenteritis

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Feeling sick to your stomach? It may be gastroenteritis, sometimes called stomach flu. This illness can make you feel sick to your stomach, and make you throw up and have diarrhea.

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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