How to Use gastrointestinal in a Sentence

gastrointestinal

adjective
  • The most common side effects of the drug include headaches and gastrointestinal issues.
    Dan Heching, CNN, 10 June 2023
  • Injuries and gastrointestinal issues plagued the former first-round pick in the past but those appear to be behind him.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2024
  • After about a month on the wagon, her gastrointestinal problems cleared up.
    Drew Schwartz, SELF, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The wide range of contaminants can lead to wound infections, skin rash and gastrointestinal illness, the CDC says.
    Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Webster died that night, with acute gastrointestinal illness being named on her death certificate as the cause.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Our heart rates decrease to minimize the flow of blood to the less important pieces of our body, like our reproductive and gastrointestinal organs.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Other symptoms might include fever, shortness of breath, body aches, loss of smell or taste, runny nose, sore throat, and gastrointestinal issues.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 10 July 2023
  • Very few side effects have been reported with ALA, although there have been cases of skin rash and gastrointestinal upset.
    Good Housekeeping, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Beethoven composed the piece in 1825 after going to the countryside to recover from a gastrointestinal illness.
    Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023
  • When taken, fish oil may cause gastrointestinal issues in some people.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Four patients in a group receiving the highest dose of the drug withdrew before getting a second shot due to mild gastrointestinal issues, according to the study.
    Madison Muller, Fortune Well, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Her past research has focused on the gene mutation that spurs the development of gastrointestinal cancer and on the role that inflammation plays in the growth of cancer.
    Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Those listed by the CDC include a low-moderate fever, headache, gastrointestinal symptoms, abdominal pain, myalgia, rash and edema around the eyes and on the back of hands during the first four days.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • But thousands of aspirin users die each year because of some negative side effect of the drug — most often, gastrointestinal bleeding.
    Kayla Bartsch, National Review, 28 Jan. 2024
  • Ansari says more than 350 mg may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
    Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • But Take Note Take note this supplement contains iron in the form of ferrous sulfate, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some people.
    Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
  • That goes for humans and pets, as some of the ingredients can contain gastrointestinal irritants.
    Susan Montoya Bryan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2023
  • Take note this supplement contains iron in the form of ferrous sulfate, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort for some people.
    Casey Seiden, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
  • More than 100 Cunard Line passengers got sick in an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Infants don't have the antibodies to fight most colds and gastrointestinal infections.
    Rebecca Stewart, Parents, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The stress of the situation led to his developing a severe gastrointestinal illness.
    Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Over the course of his 56 years, Beethoven famously suffered from progressive hearing loss, as well as gastrointestinal issues and liver disease.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Novo Nordisk says gastrointestinal side effects are mild to moderate and are well-recognized.
    Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Here's what parents should know about the link between baby poop changes and milk protein allergies, with tips for relieving gastrointestinal symptoms.
    Nicole Harris, Parents, 14 Aug. 2023
  • Researchers found that about 22% of puppies and 18% of adolescent dogs had gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting, diarrhea and weight loss.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2023
  • One type of fern that should be off-limits for homes with animals: Asparagus ferns, also known as emerald ferns or lace ferns, whose berries contain a toxic steroid that can cause gastrointestinal issues in dogs and cats.
    Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • Keep in mind that this product contains xylitol which is a sugar alcohol that may cause gastrointestinal symptoms in some people.
    Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Several rounds of bloodwork and tests showed that the owl had an infection, probably from its leg fracture, and sepsis, which probably caused the gastrointestinal problems.
    Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2023
  • And even if people don’t overeat, the types of foods eaten at large holiday gatherings may make these side effects more likely—foods that are greasy, spicy, or fried tend to produce more gastrointestinal issues, Kim explained.
    Julia Landwehr, Health, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Well, from gas to gastrointestinal illnesses, many things can unsettle a baby's belly.
    Tina Donvito, Parents, 29 Sep. 2023

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