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I have had fever like symptoms for nearly 48 hours and stomach pains for 12 hours could this be food poisoning if not what else might it be?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Many possibilities: If you have diarrhea with it, the likelihood is that it is food poisoning. If you don't, there are too many possibilities to discuss here. You need to be examined by a physician.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Marianna Post answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Yes it can, but it also can be many other things. Go to your doctor and let them examine you.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/17/2013

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A member asked:

I have had fever like symptoms for nearly 48 hours and stomach pains for 12 hours could this be food poisoning if not what else might it be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Dr. Marianna Post answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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