Yashasvi Jaiswal diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis, doctor shares its possible impact on kidneys

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. (Picture Credit: Instagram/@ yashasvijaiswal28)

Indian sportsperson and star batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been reportedly diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. Going by the reports, the cricketer has lose a lot of weight in the past 2 days.

The report stated that initially it appeared that Jaiswal was dealing with a stomach bug, but ultrasound and X-ray reports stated that it was acute gastroenteritis.

A sourced, quoted by the Times of India, said, "It is food poisoning. He ate something in the Pune hotel, which has led to this. There was pain, but the condition is much better after timely medication. He has lost over 2kgs already in the last two days, and the doctors have asked him to rest at least for the next seven or 10 days."

Moneycontrol team reached out to Dr Vineet Malhotra, Head of Urology & Director, VNA Hospital, to understand more about the cricketer's situation. "A major issue with severe gastroenteritis is dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. The fact that the cricketer lost drastic weight in 48 hours is more due to fluid loss and not fat loss. It may impact renal perfusion and may progress to impact kidneys also," he said.

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Causes of acute gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis generally happens due to bacterial or viral infection, or because of eating infected food. Severe gastroenteritis can also lead to dehydration if vomiting and loose watery stools continue. However, when the electrolytes in the body become very low, the chances of kidney getting impacted become high, said Dr Malhotra.

Symptoms of acute gastroenteritis

"The symptoms that we generally see after acute gastroenteritis are vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, and weakness in the body. In many cases, we also observe that it happens due to dehydration, decrease in the flow of urine, dizziness, low blood pressure, and even weakness in the body," Dr Malhotra told Moneycontrol.

He also warned that in some cases acute gastroenteritis can impact kidneys also. "Excessive fluid loss also alters the sodium, potassium, and base balance," he added.

Treatment of acute gastroenteritis

"The management of this situation is generally done using fluid replacement immediately to support renal function. Initially fluids can be taken orally in mild cases, but when the condition becomes severe, intravenous fluids are needed. Renal function tests and electrolyte levels need to be carefully monitored in severe cases," shared Dr Malhotra.

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FAQs on acute gastroenteritis:

Acute gastroenteritis is a sudden inflammation of the stomach and intestines that usually causes diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain and nausea.

It is most commonly caused by viral, bacterial or parasitic infections, often due to contaminated food or water, or poor hand hygiene.

The infection spreads through the faecal–oral route, close contact with infected individuals, or consumption of contaminated food and water.

Symptoms include loose stools, vomiting, stomach cramps, fever, bloating, dehydration and general weakness.

It can be serious if dehydration occurs, especially in infants, elderly people and those with weak immunity.