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Step 1
Consult your doctor if the symptoms are severe or if you have severe abdominal pain. You may be suffering from something more serious than food poisoning.
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Step 2
Sip clear fluids. Dehydration is the primary concern when experiencing vomiting or diarrhea.
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Step 3
Take small amounts of fluid frequently. Electrolyte replacements (such as sports drinks) are your best options. You can also sip flat ginger ale, which may help settle your stomach.
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Step 4
Suck on ice chips if nothing else stays down.
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Step 5
Introduce food slowly after vomiting stops.
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Step 6
Eat bland, easily digestible foods such as soda crackers if you are still having diarrhea. Bananas, applesauce, rice and toast are good.
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Step 7
Avoid milk, fatty foods, high fiber and caffeine for a few days until you are feeling better, these foods are harder to digest.
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Step 8
Limit your time in the sun, as this may dehydrate you further.
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Step 9
Gradually resume your normal diet once symptoms subside.
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Step 10
Contact your doctor if symptoms fail to subside in 24 hours.
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Comments
cushing1961 said
on 12/27/2008 The best treatment I have tried (and it always works) is to mix some bentonite in some water and drink it.. or take the capsules if you don't like the taste of the clay. It works every time!