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How does a doctor diagnose food poisoning or stomach flu?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Food poisoning: Based on your symptoms and history both are usually treated with management of symptoms and hydration.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 2/7/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Symptoms: It is often obvious by the history and the symptoms. The flu usually lasts longer. Food poisoning is usually short lived. Both need rest and hydration.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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