Introduction. Gastroenteritis is a common condition where the stomach and intestines become inflamed. It is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The two main symptoms of gastroenteritis are diarrhoea and vomiting.Read more about the symptoms of gastroenteritis.astroenteritis can also have a number of other causes, including a rotavirus infection, although this is more common in children. Read more about gastroenteritis in children.
Studies have shown that chronic pain might not only be caused by physical injury but also by stress and emotional issues. In particular, people who have experienced trauma and suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are often at a higher risk to develop chronic pain.
When people have their feelings hurt, what is actually happening inside the body to cause the physical pain in the chest? âJosh Ceddia, Melbourne, Australia. Robert Emery and Jim Coan, professors of psychology at the University of Virginia, reply: terms such as âheartacheâ and âgut wrenchingâ are more than mere metaphors: they describe the experience of both physical and emotional pain.