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What Causes Headache And Stomach Discomfort After Eating Raw Meat?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Dec 2015
Question: Last night I was served steak and part of it had some pink spots. I didn't know it and ate two small pieces. Today I don't feel good..i have a headache and my stomach feels weird. What are the chances I have food poisoning or toxoplasmosis from uncooked steak being 25 weeks pregnant
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to food poisoning

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

First of all, I would insist you not to panic. Steak is made from cross sectional cuts on the muscle and hence pink spots are more likely to be due to sections of structures like nerves. Food poisoning can occur from any contaminated food and your headache and stomach discomfort are more likely to be due to food poisoning. Toxoplasmosis takes time to develop and would not occur so rapidly.

Take ORS (oral rehydration solution) and plenty of fluids. Rest. Take paracetamol/acetaminophen if you have headache. Relax. I hope that soon things would be fine.

Let me know I could help further.

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What Causes Headache And Stomach Discomfort After Eating Raw Meat?

Brief Answer: Could be due to food poisoning Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. First of all, I would insist you not to panic. Steak is made from cross sectional cuts on the muscle and hence pink spots are more likely to be due to sections of structures like nerves. Food poisoning can occur from any contaminated food and your headache and stomach discomfort are more likely to be due to food poisoning. Toxoplasmosis takes time to develop and would not occur so rapidly. Take ORS (oral rehydration solution) and plenty of fluids. Rest. Take paracetamol/acetaminophen if you have headache. Relax. I hope that soon things would be fine. Let me know I could help further. Regards