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In serious cases of food poisoning, medications may be given to stop abdominal cramping and vomiting. Medications are not usually given for the diarrhea, since stopping it might keep toxins in the body longer
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∙ 7y agoIn food poisoning it's not the bacteria itself that causes symptoms, it are the toxins that are already produced by the bacteria before it is cooked and or eaten. Antibiotics just work against the bacterias not the toxins.
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Answer2: Food poisoning if not severe is usually not treated with antibiotics. Most cases a person usually drinks water, decaff tea, clear broths, gatorade, any drink containing electrolytes and the like to keep hydrated as the body fights to rid itself of the toxins. A nurse told me do not eat solids because this gives the bacteria something to feed off and makes stomach cramps so much worse. Get plenty of rest and let your body heal itself. We are wonderfully made that way.
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If food poisoning is caused by bacteria in food why is the patient not treated with antibiotics?
Depending upon the type of bacteria, the severity of the symptoms and the patient's susceptibility, antibiotics might indeed be used. See Related Links. But that is generally the exception and not the rule. Most healthy people can fight off a bout of food poisoning successfully if hydration is maintained. Adding antibiotics to the mix - especially if the causative organism is unknown - could make things worse by killing off the body's beneficial flora. Another reason for not using antibiotics could be that the illness is an intoxication rather than an infection. Antibiotics won't inactivate toxins left behind by bacteria.
How are bacterial and fungal infections treated?
They are treated with antibiotics. <-----------Fungal infections are NOT treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics only kill bacteria.
How is food poisoning treated in alternative medicine?
Those suffering from food poisoning should reduce all sugar and normal food for eight to 24 hours, and increase fluids to avoid dehydration.
Can penicillin cure pneumonia?
Yes.They are among the most preffered antibiotics for pneumonia.
What skin disorder can be treated with antibiotics?
Any skin disease caused by Bacteria can be treated by antibiotics e.g.boils .Allergies can't be treated by antibiotics .
Why is organic food good for us?
Because it has supposedly not been treated with growth hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, or fertilizers.
What are Pathogens that cannot be treated by antibiotics?
Antibiotics will not work in viruses.
What type of infections can be treated with antibiotics?
Bacteria
How are people treated for the black plague?
Today, they are treated with antibiotics.
How are hemophilus infections treated?
Hemophilus infections are treated with antibiotics.
Does antibiotics cure bacteria?
Bacteria are treated with antibiotics and viruses are treated with antiviral medications.
Where does food poisoning hide?
In the food you eat, if it smells it has food poisoning in it
