What are some treatments for acute gastroenteritis?

Treatments for acute gastroenteritis include rehydration and possibly extra probiotics in the diet, says PubMed Central. Drugs are usually not necessary, and antibiotics do not work in the case of viral gastroenteritis.

Acute gastroenteritis can usually be treated at home, says Mayo Clinic. The patient should avoid solid food for a while to let her stomach settle and drink plenty of liquids in small sips. If the nausea makes even drinking uncomfortable, she can suck on ice chips. Clear broth and caffeine-free sports drinks are also good to drink.

When the patient starts on solid foods again, they should be bland and easy to digest, says Mayo Clinic. She also needs to get lots of rest.