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How does a doctor diagnose food poisoning or stomach flu?
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Food poisoning: Based on your symptoms and history both are usually treated with management of symptoms and hydration.
Answered 2/7/2014
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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.
Answered 5/3/2015
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