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Medicated gastroenteritis.
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Last reviewed: 07.07.2025
Many drugs cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drug-induced gastroenteritis, which are considered side effects. It is necessary to collect a detailed anamnesis regarding the use of the drug. In mild cases, discontinuing the drug and then re-using it allows establishing a causal relationship. Most often, factors causing gastroenteritis include taking copper-containing antacids, antibiotics, anthelmintics, cytostatics (used in the treatment of cancer), colchicine, digoxin, heavy metals, laxatives, and radiation therapy. The use of antibiotics can lead to severe diarrhea caused by C. difficile.
Iatrogenic, accidental or intentional ingestion of heavy metals causes poisoning, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Laxative abuse, often denied by patients, can result in weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, electrolyte loss, and metabolic disturbances.
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