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How Long A Food Poisoning Last And Stress Can Cause Symptoms?
Hey. I went to the doctor 2days ago with stomach cramps,light headed,tired.nausea,dierea,headache,cramps. They said its food poisining. How long can it last? Can stress also cause some symptoms? I'm under severe financial stress. I'm feeling better in the day,but at night I feel worse.
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
hi, Food poisioning is a condition caused by eating food contaminated with a verity of bacterias. The treatment is given with antibiotics to kill the organism & to relieve symptoms.It takes about 5-8 days for relief. But in case the bacteria is not sensitive to antibiotic , a change in medicines may be needed. Ideally a culture & sensitivity test is done( unless there is an epidemic) for securing results. Please follow doctor's instructions, take medicines regularly. Take nutritious light diet,with lot of fluids (ORS) Take rest, have sound sleep, be positive for-stress does trigger symptoms. Thank you.
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How Long A Food Poisoning Last And Stress Can Cause Symptoms?
hi, Food poisioning is a condition caused by eating food contaminated with a verity of bacterias. The treatment is given with antibiotics to kill the organism & to relieve symptoms.It takes about 5-8 days for relief. But in case the bacteria is not sensitive to antibiotic , a change in medicines may be needed. Ideally a culture & sensitivity test is done( unless there is an epidemic) for securing results. Please follow doctor s instructions, take medicines regularly. Take nutritious light diet,with lot of fluids (ORS) Take rest, have sound sleep, be positive for-stress does trigger symptoms. Thank you.