gastrointestinal

adjective

gas·tro·in·tes·ti·nal | \ ˌga-strō-in-ˈte-stə-nᵊl,

-ˈtes(t)-nəl\

Definition of gastrointestinal

: of, relating to, affecting, or including both stomach and intestine

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Older adults and people with other gastrointestinal problems can also be susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiencies. — Cheryl Wischhover, Vox, "These new vape companies want you to inhale ... vitamins," 24 Oct. 2018 Hillard explained that there are some side effects of using it, including interference with some medicines and some gastrointestinal intestine problems. — Karen Pilarski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Six things you might be asking about hemp," 13 July 2018 These antibodies travel to cells and cause an allergic reaction, like something on the skin (hives, itchiness, swelling), gastrointestinal symptoms (vomiting and diarrhea), and even anaphylaxis. — SELF, "I'm a Registered Dietitian and Here’s What I Want People to Know About 'Food Sensitivity' Testing Kits," 12 Oct. 2018 Side effects, most commonly gastrointestinal symptoms, were similar in the treatment and placebo groups. — Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, "Probiotics May Be Good for Your Bones," 3 July 2018 Individuals who have gastrointestinal symptoms and are thinking of modifying their diets should first consult a medical professional before making any health behavior changes. — Miguel Saps, M.d., miamiherald, "Is eating gluten really bad for you?," 19 June 2018 The infaction can cause fever, muscle, body and head aches, and convulsions sometimes preceded by diarrhea or other gastrointestinal symptoms. — Heather Leighton, Houston Chronicle, "USDA issues a recall on thousands of pounds of premade meatballs sold in Texas due to listeria risk," 25 Jan. 2018 Paratyphi C causes a typhoid-like illness with fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, and rash, similar to the historical symptoms of the cocoliztli. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, "Gut bacteria linked to cataclysmic epidemic that wiped out 16th-century Mexico," 16 Jan. 2018 Vibrio bacteria usually cause gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. — Sarah Klein, Health.com, "A Woman Died From 'Flesh-Eating' Bacteria After Eating Raw Oysters. Here's What You Need to Know," 9 Jan. 2018

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