How long does it usually take to have symptoms of food poisoning? My friend told me I wouldn't see symptoms for 24-48 hours after the bacteria was swallowed. Sunday at about 12:30 p.m. I ate at a Chinese buffet and about 13-1/2 hours later at around 2:00 a.m. Monday morning I was up with vomiting and diarrhea. I'm just today starting to get over it but I'm still a little queasy at the sight of food.
2006-10-17 10:19:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Food poisoning can be caused by bacteria, parasites, and viruses. The organism must multiply before it can do any damage, but depending on the organism, 13.5 hours could be enough time. Your symptoms are typical of food poisoning, as is the food preparation method of a "buffet". The more exposure that your food has to the environment, the more likely it will pick up a potentially harmful organism.
2006-10-17 10:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, 24-48 hours. You may have a bug. It is very hard for doctors to tell the difference. It could be that you didn't get it from the buffet. Perhaps you came into contact with the bacteria some other way. You may have either touched something and then touched your mouth/nose or ate something prior to the buffet.
Don't eat until you want you. All you need right now are fluids. Gatorade, juice, warm chicken broth, water and jello. When you are feeling better try a couple bland crackers or plain rice or rice cooked in chicken broth. You need the salt.
2006-10-17 10:33:31 · answer #2 · answered by emjay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's right, but it could happen as fast as a couple hours. Sorry you had to go through this. NOW..call the health dept. and report them. It's very necessary for them to check this establishment to make sure they are following all the guidelines to keep patrons safe.
Drink lots of water to flush this through your system. If need be, go to the ER if you have black stools and are vomiting. Glad you are feeling better...Soups and crackers for the next 24 hours. I'm sorry this happened. Stay down, and sleep..OK? GB
2006-10-17 10:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
im not sure the exact time it takes for food poisoning to occur.
But it certainly sounds like you ate somethin with a bacteria in it.
Which is what food poisoning is. You body is trying to expel the "poison" just take it easy on food for the next day or two.
stick to bland foods.
2006-10-17 10:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by Steph 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The onset of food poisoning can be immediate. I got it once just a few hours after eating something that was off.
2006-10-17 10:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 21:43:03 · answer #6 · answered by templeman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear about you getting sick, did you contact the restaurant where you got the food? i now i would have, have some soup and crackers and make sure you drink plenty of fluids. hope you feel better real soon.
2006-10-17 10:29:02 · answer #7 · answered by lipsmackinghotauntie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats about right 24-48 hours
2006-10-17 10:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by Sekkennight 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋