Question 1

what is safe to eat after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There's no harm in eating after food poisoning. It's important to keep up with fluids.

Question 2

please advise if it's bad to eat nonbland foods after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Might stir things up: Start w clear liquid like water,  slightly flattened soda that is clear, or sports hydration drinks. Sip, sip, sip. Work up to solids w bland foods like bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, gelatin, or chicken. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, dairy &amp; high fat foods. Rest.

Question 3

how soon can i eat solid food after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea subsides: Stay on clear liquids until the diarrhea subsides. It is important to avoid dehydation so liquids are a must. After the diarrhea stops, go back slowly over a 24 hour time span using toast, fruits.Avoid vegetables, nuts and legumes for a few days after food poisoning since their high-fiber content makes them difficult to digest, and they can cause gas. Spicy foods and sauces can also aggravate.

Question 4

would it be common to feel extra tired for a couple of days after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Yes, that feeling of fatigue is totally normal. You have lost fluids and nutrients so your body is dehydtated. Drinking clear lquid fluids should help those symptoms/.

Question 5

how long should one stay on the brat diet after food poisoning? when can one return to a normal diet?

Accepted Answer

BRAT diet: As soon as any vomiting stops, it is safe to progress your diet. Apple sauce may actually increase diarrhea. A good reference is the American Academy of Pediatrics heathy kids.org. All the best.

Question 6

is probiotics good to take during or just after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Pro mean with: and bio means life.  Probiotics help the GI system digest food.  Anti means against. So, if one takes excessive antibiotics (which are sometimes needed) they can kill off the good bacteria in our GI systems and we can have digestive problems.  This can happen w/out antibiotics at times too.  So, the probiotics replace the good bacteria that are missing or low.  Peace.  Yes, take after poisoning.

Question 7

loss of appetite after food poisoning. normal?

Accepted Answer

Can happen: There are many causes of food poisoning, but it may be common for symptoms to persist after the actual episode of exposure or infection is over, including loss of appetite. You may need to seek dietary help to insure good nutrition if you are not eating normally. There might also be an aversion to certain foods long after the event that eventually can resolve with time.

Question 8

how many days can you be dizzy after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dizziness after a gastrointestinal malady causing vomiting and diarrhea can result in significant fluid losses resulting in postural dizziness.  Your ability to re-hydrate and how severe the fluid loss was determines the recovery period.  This can be modified by blood pressure medication or cardiac conditions.  If persistent give your doctor a call.

Question 9

how long will vertigo last after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

See details: True vertigo (not talking about dizziness) is not a complication of food poisoning.

Question 10

how long does metallic taste last after food poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: What kind of  "food poisoning" are you referring to?  This term is very confusing and needs further definition.  The basic answer, however, is that if you are not being treated with medication which may be responsible for the taste, any inflammation of the upper GI tract has the potential for altering your taste perception.

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