GASTROENTERITIS
Almost everyone we know has at one stage or another been struck down with the dreaded Gastro bug. Gastroenteritis or “gastro” is a debilitating illness that is spread by viral or bacterial infection, which symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, chills, headaches, lack of energy, etc.
In clinic, I’ve seen an increase of cases spreading through Ocean Grove and surrounds since last October due to the highly contagious nature of gastro. Standard medical treatments can include anti-diarrhoea (eg. Imodium) and anti-emetic (eg.Maxalon) medicines. These treatments can help stop the diarrhoea and vomiting, however they don’t resolve the infection and it is left ‘to run its course’. This can result in trapping the pathogen internally which can prolong symptoms and make them worse.
It is the belief in Chinese Medicine, to treat the symptoms as well as the cause with Chinese medicinal herbs. At Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine, we offer both ready-made and tailor-made herbal formulas for gastroenteritis. As well all medicine, Chinese or Western, individual results may vary. Please contact me if you would like more information.
Almost everyone we know has at one stage or another been struck down with the dreaded Gastro bug. Gastroenteritis or “gastro” is a debilitating illness that is spread by viral or bacterial infection, which symptoms include diarrhoea, vomiting, fever, chills, headaches, lack of energy, etc.
In clinic, I’ve seen an increase of cases spreading through Ocean Grove and surrounds since last October due to the highly contagious nature of gastro. Standard medical treatments can include anti-diarrhoea (eg. Imodium) and anti-emetic (eg.Maxalon) medicines. These treatments can help stop the diarrhoea and vomiting, however they don’t resolve the infection and it is left ‘to run its course’. This can result in trapping the pathogen internally which can prolong symptoms and make them worse.
It is the belief in Chinese Medicine, to treat the symptoms as well as the cause with Chinese medicinal herbs. At Ocean Grove Chinese Medicine, we offer both ready-made and tailor-made herbal formulas for gastroenteritis. As well all medicine, Chinese or Western, individual results may vary. Please contact me if you would like more information.
