How To Help Food Poisoning?

Drink small sips of water or oral rehydration solution

Rest as much as possible

Eat bland foods if you can tolerate them

Avoid alcohol, caffeine, dairy, greasy foods, and spicy foods

Wash hands often to prevent spreading illness

Avoid solid food if vomiting is severe

Try clear liquids first, then bland foods

Use acetaminophen for fever or pain if needed and safe for you

Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine if you have fever or bloody diarrhea unless a doctor says to

Seek medical help if symptoms are severe or last more than a few days

Seek urgent care for signs of dehydration, blood in stool, high fever, confusion, or trouble breathing

Seek urgent care if you cannot keep fluids down

Seek medical help if you are pregnant, elderly, immunocompromised, or caring for a young child with symptoms

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