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Hi I Have Eaten Bitter Ridge Gourd Which Is Extremely

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Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2020
Question: Hi I have eaten bitter ridge gourd which is extremely bitter. I’m worried about Cucurbit poisonings I like to know the symptoms and how long after having the food will it appear
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Watch for nausea diarrhea vomiting in next 4 hours.

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Thanks for query,
Initially you need to wait for a minimum of 2 hours however symptoms of nausea vomiting gastritis etc can develop with in an hour of having it.
So first 4 hours are important.
Don't go outside and lie down on bed an relax.
If symptoms develop follow up asap..
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Ramesh Kumar (4 hours later)
Hi doctor
It’s been more than 12 hours now. Am I safe from the cucurbit poisoning or do I still need watch for more time? Will it develop after few days? I have the bitter taste in my mouth. Is there something I have to worry about? I just had few spoons does the amount of the food that we consume matters? I’m feeling a lot panic. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
Don't panic at all.
Time to worry is over.
Now nothing would happen.
Rest assure and enjoy.
At the XXXXXXX have 2 cups of yoghurt in night( it's a probiotic and would help you with digestion).
Thanks and enjoy.
The taste would go away once taste buds are desensitized.
Thanks!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Hi I Have Eaten Bitter Ridge Gourd Which Is Extremely

Brief Answer: Watch for nausea diarrhea vomiting in next 4 hours. Detailed Answer: Hi there, Thanks for query, Initially you need to wait for a minimum of 2 hours however symptoms of nausea vomiting gastritis etc can develop with in an hour of having it. So first 4 hours are important. Don't go outside and lie down on bed an relax. If symptoms develop follow up asap.. Regards.