Whats wrong with me? e coli?!
I ate spinach dip yesterday and it didn't taste good so i stopped!. this morning i woke up around 4 with intense stomach pain and i threw up 3 times in the morning!. i've been having the watery runs all day (7 times) and i'm getting a fever!. Is it possible i could have e coli or food poisoning!? What do I do if i have it!? Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
If its from spinach dip most likely its salmonella and not e coli!. Most food poisoning will run its course in an adult in 24 hours!. If you are otherwise healthy and are able to keep some small amount of fluids in then you can ride it out, otherwise see a doctor!. If it does not clear up in 24 hours then you definately need to see a doctor, and if you live alone its wise to see a doctor just in case!. If you are able to stay home and sip gatorade and keep some in though you may want to stay where you're comfortable!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You probably have e coli and probably should see a doctor!. What you described sounds like e coli!.
E!. coli is short for Escherichia coli -- a bacteria (germ) that causes severe cramps and diarrhea!. E!. coli is a leading cause of bloody diarrhea!. The first sign is severe abdominal cramps that start suddenly!. After a few hours, watery diarrhea starts!. The diarrhea causes your body to lose fluids and electrolytes (dehydration)!. This makes you feel sick and tired!. The watery diarrhea lasts for about a day!. Then the diarrhea changes to bright red bloody stools!. The infection makes sores in your intestines, so the stools become bloody!. Bloody diarrhea lasts for 2 to 5 days!. You might have 10 or more bowel movements a day!. Some people say their stools are "all blood and no stool!."You may have a mild fever or no fever!. You may also have nausea or vomiting!. If you have any of these symptoms -- watery, bloody diarrhea, cramps, fever, nausea or vomiting -- try to get to your doctor right away!.
How is the infection treated!?
There is no special treatment, except drinking a lot of water and watching for complications!. Don't take medicine to stop diarrhea unless your doctor tells you to!. This medicine would keep your intestines from getting rid of the E!. coli germ!. If you are seriously dehydrated, you might need to go to the hospital to have fluids put into your veins with an IV!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
E!. coli is short for Escherichia coli -- a bacteria (germ) that causes severe cramps and diarrhea!. E!. coli is a leading cause of bloody diarrhea!. The first sign is severe abdominal cramps that start suddenly!. After a few hours, watery diarrhea starts!. The diarrhea causes your body to lose fluids and electrolytes (dehydration)!. This makes you feel sick and tired!. The watery diarrhea lasts for about a day!. Then the diarrhea changes to bright red bloody stools!. The infection makes sores in your intestines, so the stools become bloody!. Bloody diarrhea lasts for 2 to 5 days!. You might have 10 or more bowel movements a day!. Some people say their stools are "all blood and no stool!."You may have a mild fever or no fever!. You may also have nausea or vomiting!. If you have any of these symptoms -- watery, bloody diarrhea, cramps, fever, nausea or vomiting -- try to get to your doctor right away!.
How is the infection treated!?
There is no special treatment, except drinking a lot of water and watching for complications!. Don't take medicine to stop diarrhea unless your doctor tells you to!. This medicine would keep your intestines from getting rid of the E!. coli germ!. If you are seriously dehydrated, you might need to go to the hospital to have fluids put into your veins with an IV!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Salmonella maybe!.See a doctor!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Go to the doctor or clinic!. This seems more than a mild case!.Www@FoodAQ@Com