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Do youuhave to have diarrhea when you have food poising or can it be food poisioning if your just vomiti g but no sign of diarrahea?

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Yes. : You could absolutely have food poisoning without diarrhea. Stay hydrated and see your dr.

Answered 1/9/2021

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Dr. Kathleen Gilmore answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Usually no Diarrhea: Food poisoning is characterized by vomiting. It begins shortly after ingesting contaminated food, and resolves in approximately 24 hours. There is not typically diarrhea associated with food poisoning.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/26/2017

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