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Paradise Valley, AZ
A 33-year-old female asked:

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
Internal Medicine 36 years experience
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
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Last updated Mar 22, 2020

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