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How do you stop diarrhea from food poisoning?
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Depends on type of: Food poisoning. Toxic type poisoning, e.g. From staphylococcal toxin are usually self limited, those due to infection vary in their course. If you have had diarrhea for three or more days, it would be prudent to see your doctor. You may try an anti-motility over the counter drug such as immodium. See this site for more info. http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/food-poisoning.
Answered 1/29/2016
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