A member asked:

Should i be going to my gp for an antibiotic? food poisoning. been to hospital on sunday, was on a drip. vomiting has stopped but tummy is still very runny. i'm travelling for work on saturday so need to be okay sooner rather than later.

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Dr. Ann Testarmata answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No, no need: Usually this is self limiting, gets better on its own. You are already improving. Try a diet that binds you now - BRAT diet - bananas, rice, apples. Carbs such as pasta and bread are also binding. Avoid fruits, veggies, fiber until your diarrhea stops. If your diarrhea persists for 7 days, or you have recently been on antibiotics, you may need to get your stool checked. Call your PCP.

Answered 12/6/2017

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