Treatment of Food Poisoning
Usually, food poisoning is self-limiting and in many people, the infection tends to resolve on its own after a few days, although infections by Salmonella [6] and Toxoplasma gondii seems to be more severe, causing long term consequences. It is advisable to present at the hospital if
- There’s a combination of vomiting and watery diarrhea.
- There is fever (Temperature >38.8oC).
- There is blood or pus in your stool.
- There is no improvement after a few days.
Reference:
[1] https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/food-poisoning.html
[2] https://www.medicinenet.com/food_poisoning/definition.htm
[3] https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/food-poisoning
[4] https://www.medscape.com/answers/175569-114357/what-is-the-pathophysiology-of-food-poisoning
[5] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/food-poisoning-signs-symptoms#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8
[6] https://cspinet.org/tip/single-bout-food-poisoning-can-have-long-lasting-consequences