Question 1

i believe i have food poisoning. have vomited 6x today, i am achy all over, and i am swinging between chills and sweats. actions to take?

Accepted Answer

See your physician: Food poisoning usually is a minor illness but can be caused by some very serious infections, such a E. coli or Salmonella.  You should see your physician for evaluation and appropriate treatment.

Question 2

i've been suffering from food poisoning since saturday, fever/chills passed but diarrhoea still here after 6 days - should i seek help?

Accepted Answer

Seek immediate care: You must be examined and treated before you develop electrolyte imbalance or dehydration. I suggest immediate evaluation today at ER or UC clinic.

Question 3

after i ate noodles with an egg i started feeling extreme nausea, chills/ bursts of hotness i'm wondering if this is food poisoning or something else?

Accepted Answer

Food poisoning: Certain types of food poisoning can produce symptoms rather quickly, but the symptoms are usually nausea and vomiting followed later by diarrhea.I believe that your symptoms are more consistent with a viral gastrointestinal tract infection which can simulate food poisoning. The treatment for both is the same- rest, drinking plenty of liquids and ginger ale,avoiding spicy foods and harsh roughage

Question 4

my 28month (2 1/2 y/o) and i both have food poisoning. .. and stuck in bed any ideas how to make the symptoms(throwing up and chills) more manageable?

Accepted Answer

Gastroenteritis: The question is whether you both have a viral gastrointestinal infection rather than food poisoning. Either way treatment is simply rest, intake of adequate fluids including flat ginger ale which settles the stomach, and use of Tylenol for aches,pains and feverishness. Diet should be light with broth, salitine crackers and advancing to soft,bland foods. Symptoms should resolve in a few days.

Question 5

i had very hot flushes with chills and dizziness and today this has gone but i now have diorreah that smells of ammonia. is this food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Fever symptoms: Fever and diarrhea may come from "food poisoning" , but ammonia odor is just a byproduct of rapid gastro-intestinal transit.  If the diarrhea and fever persist, see your healthcare provider for testing. Save a stool specimen for analysis , b/c parasites can also cause these symptoms.

Question 6

i got food poisoning friday night i did throw up and havent been keeping down much food. i was feeling better today until midway through i got some very powerful chills and now i am experiencing a fever of 100.2. is this part of food poisoning ?

Accepted Answer

Could be: It is not feasible to ascertain if your fever is part of food poisoning or a separate illness, without examining you. Take acetaminophen, no more than 4 g/day, no alcohol. If that does not resolve your symptoms, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
Drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless.
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Question 7

how to get food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Food Poisoning: Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria (E.coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Shigells, Staphylococcus Aureus, C. botulinum, Clostridium perfingens, V. cholerae, C. jenui.), viruses ((Norovirus, Rotovirus and Hepatitis A)&amp; toxins in food Ciguatera in tropical fish that have eaten toxic plankton, Shellfish fed on toxic algae, Scromboid in poorly refrigerated dark meat fish,Puffer fish. Some mushrooms &gt;

Question 8

how to cure food poisoning?

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Treatment: Treatment of Food poisoning may include oral or intravenous replacement of fluids/ electrolytes. Antibiotics may be needed for bacterial infections. Hospitalization is sometimes necessary.

Question 9

how is food poisoning diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Clinically: It is usually a clinical diagnosis based on the presentation. Sometimes we will get stool studies depending on the clinical circumstances.

Question 10

what could cause food poisoning?

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Food poisoning: Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria, viruses and toxins in food.

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I believe i have food poisoning. have vomited 6x today, i am achy all over, and i am swinging between chills and sweats. actions to take?

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I've been suffering from food poisoning since saturday, fever/chills passed but diarrhoea still here after 6 days - should i seek help?

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After i ate noodles with an egg i started feeling extreme nausea, chills/ bursts of hotness i'm wondering if this is food poisoning or something else?

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My 28month (2 1/2 y/o) and i both have food poisoning. .. and stuck in bed any ideas how to make the symptoms(throwing up and chills) more manageable?

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I had very hot flushes with chills and dizziness and today this has gone but i now have diorreah that smells of ammonia. is this food poisoning?

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I got food poisoning friday night i did throw up and havent been keeping down much food. i was feeling better today until midway through i got some very powerful chills and now i am experiencing a fever of 100.2. is this part of food poisoning ?

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