{"id":3156,"date":"2019-01-28T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-01-28T11:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/?p=3156"},"modified":"2022-05-23T17:10:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T17:10:17","slug":"stomach-bug-vs-food-poisoning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/stomach-bug-vs-food-poisoning\/","title":{"rendered":"Stomach Bug vs Food Poisoning"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3156\" class=\"elementor elementor-3156\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-474942eb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"474942eb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-191d0a54\" data-id=\"191d0a54\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60c4325a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60c4325a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Stomach Bug vs. Food Poisoning<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e0266 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48e0266\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/docs-blog-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3158\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/docs-blog-1.png 800w, https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/docs-blog-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/01\/docs-blog-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9435fc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9435fc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We all know the horror of food poisoning: what looks like a delicious meal ends up sending you straight to bed for a day. Just the same, shaking the wrong hand can knock you down for a week with a \u201cstomach bug\u201d. But what\u2019s the difference between the two? The answer seems pretty obvious, given their names\u2026 but when you\u2019re bedridden and fighting waves of nausea, it can be hard to tell what your body is fighting.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What is a \u201cStomach Bug\u201d?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cStomach bug\u201d is actually a nonspecific term we use to refer to any sort of condition involving vomiting or nausea. In reality, the \u201cstomach bug\u201d we\u2019re dealing with is a common infection called <\/span><b>Gastroenteritis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Gastroenteritis involves the inflammation and irritation of the stomach and intestines, which causes its tell-tale symptoms.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Symptoms of Gastroenteritis include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Vomiting or Nausea<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Stomach Pains<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cramps<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Fever<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Headache<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When suffering from a Stomach Bug, it\u2019s common to find yourself dehydrated. As you can guess, this is due to the amount of purging your body is doing to fight the virus. If you experience symptoms of dehydration such as <\/span><b>dry mouth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>extreme thirst<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>lightheadedness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>dry skin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we advise you call a doctor or visit <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/fairfield\/\">DOCS Urgent Care of Fairfield<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/norwalk\/\">Norwalk<\/a>, or\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/docsmedicalgroup.com\/docsurgentcare\/bridgeport\/\">Bridgeport<\/a> <\/span>\u00a0for immediate attention.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What causes Gastroenteritis?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Gastroenteritis can be caused by:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Contact with someone suffering from Gastroenteritis<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Consumption of contaminated food or water<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Unwashed hands after using the bathroom, or changing a diaper<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three viruses known to cause Gastroenteritis, known as <\/span><b>adenovirus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>rotavirus,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>norovirus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Rotavirus is known as the most common cause of Gastroenteritis in children. Infants can be vaccinated to prevent this particular strain.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">How is Gastroenteritis treated?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Unfortunately, a viral strain of Gastroenteritis cannot be treated with common antibiotics. In the case of a viral infection, the sickness will typically pass within 10 days without medication. To help your body fight the virus:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Drink lots of fluids.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The biggests danger of Gastroenteritis is dehydration. While vomiting and suffering from diarrhea, your body is disposing of fluids more frequently than it can take them in. The most important thing you can do to prevent dehydration is\u2013as the name implies\u2013hydrate. Drinking water is good but, however, will not supply your body the electrolytes it needs. To best hydrate, it is best to drink\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>electrolyte solutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (oral rehydration solutions). These can be purchased at your local pharmacy. Pedialyte, Gatorade, or other common sports drinks are cost-effective alternatives.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Avoid acidic drinks and milk. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk is known to exacerbate stomach problems, and acidic drinks such as orange juice or coffee can cause stomach aches.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Don\u2019t drink too fast. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every hear of the saying \u201ctoo much of a good thing\u201d? When suffering from Gastroenteritis, drinking too much water can actually induce vomiting, as the body may reject too much liquid at a given time. For children, we recommend a teaspoon of your chosen beverage every 4 to 5 minutes. Or, advise them to take <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sips over time.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Introduce food slowly. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are able to keep down liquid, you are able to introduce small portions of bland food. Bananas, bread, rice, applesauce, and toast are good options for beginning the introduction to food again. And, once you can keep those foods down, you are able to slowly introduce meats and cooked vegetables\u2013but be sure to keep portions of these small, until you\u2019re certain they will not cause problems<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Avoid fatty foods. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods with too much fat, acid, spice, or fried foods are known to exacerbate symptoms.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Avoid over-the-counter medications. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time is the best medicine. When you or your child are sick, your best bet is to avoid medications. OTC medications, despite what you may believe, are not effective in treating Gastroenteritis and may <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worsen <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">symptoms. It may be hard or uncomfortable to purge your body during the course of the illness, but it is your body\u2019s way of rejecting the virus, and medication will only impede that process.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Medication has one exception: to combat fever. If your temperature is rising, acetaminophen or ibuprofen are good for bringing it back down. Other than that, avoid medication.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you suffer from an autoimmune disease and contract Gastroenteritis, or experience any of the following symptoms, please seek immediate medical help:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sunken eyes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Lightheadedness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Extreme thirst or dry mouth<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Lack of normal skin elasticity<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Fewer tears<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Infrequent or less urination<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How do I prevent Gastroenteritis?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Gastroenteritis is preventable in infants and children through two early Rotavirus vaccinations. In adults, it\u2019s best to mind our habits to avoid getting ill:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Frequently wash your hands, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">especially after using the restroom and before handling food. If you are unable to access soap and water, hand sanitizer is a great substitution.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Don\u2019t share utensils, plates, or towels.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This one is sort of a no-brainer: if someone in your household is suffering from Gastroenteritis, avoid sharing common items with them. If necessary, wash and disinfect them before usage.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Don\u2019t eat raw or undercooked food. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing fruit and vegetables thoroughly also plays a part in preventing Gastroenteritis.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>When traveling, avoid unbottled water.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This includes tap water and ice cubes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What is Food Poisoning?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">While the symptoms may seem identical to Gastroenteritis, the condition itself is different. Food Poisoning is a food-borne disease caused by the ingestion of food containing a toxin, chemical, or infectious agent.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Symptoms of Food Poisoning include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Abdominal cramps<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Mild fever<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like Gastroenteritis, sufferers of this disease are prone to dehydration. If you experience symptoms of dehydration such as <\/span><b>dry mouth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>extreme thirst<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>lightheadedness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><b>dry skin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we advise you call a doctor or visit DOCS Urgent Care for immediate attention.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">What causes Food Poisoning?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Unlike Gastroenteritis, Food Poisoning is restricted to the ingestion of contagens. However, it can be caused by a wider range of sources. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites are all known to cause Food Poisoning.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ingestion of poorly cooked or stored fish (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scombroid<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ciguatera<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poorly cooked or raw rice (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacillus<\/span><\/i> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cereus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat stored in an environment that is too warm (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clostridium perfringens)<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling of food without washing hands (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shigella)<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poorly cooked chicken or eggs (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmonella)<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contaminated saltwater shellfish (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vibrio parahaemolyticus)<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact during travel (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.coli)<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contaminated drinking water (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vibrio cholerae)<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or any number of parasites (<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giardiasis, Amoebiasis, Trichinosis, etc.)<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food Poisoning can occur due to the presence of Bacteria, a Parasite, Viruses, Protozoans, or Prions. You are least likely to contract Protozoans or Prions, but they are contagens to be aware of.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">How is Food Poisoning treated?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Food Poisoning can usually be treated at home. Most cases will resolve themselves within 24 hours. Much of the treatment for Food Poisoning is the same as Gastroenteritis. The crucial difference, however, comes from when you\u2019re best advised to visit your nearest DOCS Urgent Care or the ER.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you suffer from an autoimmune disease and contract Food Poisoning, please seek immediate medical attention. Food poisoning can be considered life threatening and requires immediate treatment when:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Blood in stool or urine<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Fever higher than 101.5\u00b0F<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diarrhea that lasts longer than 72 hours<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Severe dehydration (dry mouth, passing little urine, etc.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Difficulty speaking or seeing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Repeated vomiting preventing replacement of fluids<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><b>How do I prevent Food Poisoning?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The simplest answer is to be mindful of what you eat, and how you prepare your food.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Wash your hands often.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wash hands before cooking or cleaning, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after handling raw meat.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Clean dishes and utensils frequently<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially if they have had contact with raw meat, poultry, fish, or eggs.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Use a thermometer when cooking.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s good to be mindful of the temperature you are cooking meat at, to avoid under-cooking. If you are using frozen foods, be sure to cook them for the full recommended time on the package.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Beef requires at least 160\u00b0F (71\u00b0C).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Poultry requires at least 165\u00b0F (73.8\u00b0C).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Fish requires at least 145\u00b0F (62.7\u00b0C).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep your fridge set to around 40\u00b0F (4.4\u00b0C), and your freezer at or below 0\u00b0F (-18\u00b0C).<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Drink treated or chlorinated water.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not drink water from streams or wells that are untreated.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Do not use foods that are<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: outdated, have a broken seal, unusual odor, or \u201cbad\u201d taste.<\/span><\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">So what\u2019s the difference?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference between the two is simple: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Similar to a cold and flu, the major determining factor in what you\u2019ve contracted lays in how long you have it. Typically, Food Poisoning will resolve itself within the span of 24 hours. 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