Gastroenteritis vs. Enteritis — What's the Difference?

Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea and gastro, is inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract—the stomach and intestine. Symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine. It is most commonly caused by food or drink contaminated with pathogenic microbes, such as serratia, but may have other causes such as NSAIDs, cocaine, radiation therapy as well as autoimmune conditions like Crohn's disease and celiac disease.

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines.

Inflammation of the intestinal tract, especially of the small intestine.

(medicine) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestine; often caused by an infection.

(pathology) Inflammation of the intestines, generally the small intestine, that may lead to diarrhea.

Inflammation of the lining membrane of the stomach and the intestines.

An inflammation of the intestines.

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines; can be caused by Salmonella enteritidis

Inflammation of the intestine (especially the small intestine); usually characterized by diarrhea