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Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with food poisoning.

15 doctors weighed in across 11 answers
Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do report any food borne illnesses to your local food authorities.

Answered 3/27/2014

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Usually gets better after culprit food gets out of the system, supportive treat meant is the key.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Make sure to hydrate yourself as much as possible,preferably with electrolytes,and wash hands OFTEN!

Answered 5/21/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Drink unsweetened coconut water to stay hydrated and replenish lost electrolytes.

Answered 6/19/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Don't always blame the last meal you ate. It's possible the culprit exposure happened days ago!

Answered 8/5/2014

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Ignore: Carefully cook all meat, fish and ooultry until white or crisp. Carefully wash off foods and veggie.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. If you have bloody diarrhea you need to see your doctor.

Answered 7/25/2014

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Ignore: Do see a doctor for testing. Do stay hydrated. Don't take Imodium (loperamide) until OK'd by doctor.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Joyce Pastore answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Drink water, diluted gatorade every 15 minutes as tolerated. Don't induce vomiting. Get rest.

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Ignore: Rehydration is important to avoid dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities.

Answered 11/21/2014

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Half-strength apple juice(diluted 1:1 with water) is better than other juices, sports drinks, broth.

Answered 10/7/2016

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