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I drank water from a not-very-well-cleaned camelbak on a hike. the water tasted funny. now tummy aches, nausea, diarrhea. did the water make me sick?

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Dr. Sanjay Jain answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Water borne infectio: Yes, looks like you had some water borne food infection. Most of them are self limiting so if not better within a few days, get medical attention. Drink a lot of water and don't be dehydrated

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 3/22/2020

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