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Are Throwing Up, Stomach Ache And Headache Indicative Of Food Poisoning?

my boyfriend went out to eat with some friends yesterday and now he s really sick. He s throwing up a lot, can t hold anything down, and said his head and stomach hurt. All his friends fell the same way, I think is food poisoning does that sound right?
Tue, 9 Feb 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
The symptoms of vomiting, stomach ache and headache in all who consumed same food is suggestive of food poisoning.
The treatment depends on the type of food causing the symptoms.
However, you can start symptomatic treatment.
Vomiting leads to loss of fluids and electrolytes from body.
So, the fluids and electrolytes need to be replenished.
You can give clean preferably boiled water with a tea spoon of sugar and a pinch of salt.
This home made ORS solution will replenish the fluid loss from body.
Thereafter you need to consult your primary healthcare provider.
Many instances of food poisoning clear away after 48 hours, however, if the symptoms still persist, you need to consult your doctor.
If the symptoms resolve after 48 hours, you may start giving light food items to maintain the nutrition.
Anti-emetic to halt the vomiting and antibiotic to clear the infection may be required.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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Are Throwing Up, Stomach Ache And Headache Indicative Of Food Poisoning?

Hello and welcome to HCM, The symptoms of vomiting, stomach ache and headache in all who consumed same food is suggestive of food poisoning. The treatment depends on the type of food causing the symptoms. However, you can start symptomatic treatment. Vomiting leads to loss of fluids and electrolytes from body. So, the fluids and electrolytes need to be replenished. You can give clean preferably boiled water with a tea spoon of sugar and a pinch of salt. This home made ORS solution will replenish the fluid loss from body. Thereafter you need to consult your primary healthcare provider. Many instances of food poisoning clear away after 48 hours, however, if the symptoms still persist, you need to consult your doctor. If the symptoms resolve after 48 hours, you may start giving light food items to maintain the nutrition. Anti-emetic to halt the vomiting and antibiotic to clear the infection may be required. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri