Food poisoning

[mathare]

What are the symptoms and any simple cures? Or is it just a case of wait it out and it'll go away?

I woke up in the night with stomach ache and hardly slept a wink. That's wink, by the way. I had to get up several times so that my innards could try and escape out my :butthead: and I feel dog-rough for it this morning

[sparkyminer]

Plenty of water to stop the dehydration, paracetamol for the pain and that's about it mate 'til it clears, light food if you can keep it down, toast, chicken soup etc etc.:)

[mathare]

Cheers Sparky - will try that.

I haven't :puke yet, which is good but let's just say :dung :flush

[sparkyminer]

Immodium is very good, not cheap though but I'm not sure if it's a good idea to stop the pooing if it's that that clears your system out.:yikes:

[sparkyminer]

Symptoms by the way but I suspect you already know this, severe diaorhea:butthead: , and the feeling that some has put a reef knot in your stomach with a red hot poker.:) Really severe cases can often result in a bit of a fever as well.:yikes:

[vegyjones]

If you fancy a game,
I always like to lay on the settee downstairs from the toilet when I have
the craps.

Wait as long as you possibly can, but cheeks clenched to stop the poo spilling out!

Then, when bursting, you have 10 seconds to run up the stairs to the toilet without getting any stains on your underpants...

This game is fun for all the family...

In fact I'm thinking of bringing out some of my missus'
coooking in a tin so everyone can join in this fantastic game
without having to wait till they have a dicky tummy! :D

[Win2Win]

Get some Detox stuff from the health shop, and in future take multivitamins daily.

I've had salmonella twice, not nice, especially as it was the first dose that crippled me with reactive polyarthropy for the rest of my life. I've been told the third dose will either have little effect or kill me :yikes:

One other tip.....lie down, it stops gravity compressing your stomach, and eat as much bran as you can.

[sparkyminer]

One other tip.....lie down, it stops gravity compressing your stomach, and eat as much bran as you can.
Oh yes that reminds me, hot water bottle on your stomach, eases the discomfort as well.:)

[vegyjones]

:yikes:

I'm never eating salmon again! Ooo Ooo Ooo

[Vic]

Mate of mine that used to live in N.Wales (not Keith) sometimes poached samon. Got a really bad case of food poisoning - the docs had his appedix out as at first they thought that was the problem. Had a zipper mark from low belly to his chest from some of the work carried out. Was eventually traced to food (the salmon).
Several weeks later going for a check up had a traffic accident and died at the scene.:(

[Stewards enquiry]

Food Poisoning Treatment

|Self-Care at Home|

Short episodes of vomiting and small amounts of diarrhea lasting less than 24 hours can usually be cared for at home.

* Do not eat solid food while nauseous or vomiting but drink plenty of fluids.

o Small, frequent sips of clear liquids (those you can see through) are the best way to stay hydrated.

o Avoid alcoholic, caffeinated, or sugary drinks, if possible. Over-the-counter rehydration products made for children such as Pedialyte and Rehydralyte are expensive but good to use if available.

o Sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade are fine for adults if they are diluted with water because at full strength they contain too much sugar, which can worsen diarrhea.

* After successfully tolerating fluids, eating should begin slowly, when nausea and vomiting have stopped. Plain foods that are easy on the stomach should be started in small amounts. Consider eating rice, wheat, breads, potatoes, cereals (low-sugar cereals), lean meats, and chicken (not fried) to start. Milk can be given safely, although some people may experience additional stomach upset due to lactose intolerance.

* Most food poisonings do not require the use of over-the-counter medicines to stop diarrhea, but they are generally safe if used as directed. It is not recommended that these medications be given to children. If there is a question or concern, you should always check with your doctor.

|Medical Treatment|

The main treatment for food poisoning is putting fluids back in the body (the process of rehydration) through an IV and by drinking. You may need to be admitted to the hospital. This depends on the severity of the dehydration, your response to therapy, and your ability to drink fluids without vomiting. Children, in particular, may need close observation.

* Antivomiting and diarrhea medications may be given.

* The doctor may also treat any fever to make you more comfortable.

* Antibiotics are rarely needed for food poisoning. In some cases, antibiotics would worsen it. Only a few specific causes are improved by using these medications. The length of illness with traveler’s diarrhea (shigellae) can be decreased with antibiotics, but this specific illness usually runs its course and improves without treatment.

* With mushroom poisoning or eating foods contaminated with pesticides, aggressive treatment may include pumping the stomach (lavage) or giving medications as antidotes. These poisonings are very serious and may require intensive care in the hospital.