Food Poisoning Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Food Poisoning treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Food Poisoning
Most types of food poisoning improve in 12-48 hours. There aren't many treatments available to speed your recovery from food poisoning.
Treatments include:
Fluids
Drink plenty of fluids. If you are severely ill, you may need intravenous fluids.
Antibiotics
Some types of bacterial food poisoning can be treated with antibiotics.
Self-care
This includes the following:
- Take acetaminophen for fever, aches, and pains.
- Place a hot water bottle or heating pad on your stomach to help relieve abdominal pain.
- Start by drinking only clear liquids or sucking on ice chips. Then try eating soft, bland foods, as you are able to eat without vomiting.
- Avoid milk products for several days, only if their consumption worsens symptoms.
- Check with your doctor before you use antidiarrheal medications.
Antitoxin
If you have botulism poisoning, there is an antitoxin you can take.
If you are diagnosed with food poisoning, follow your doctor's instructions.
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