The key to home care is being able to keepthe affected person hydrated. Oral rehydration therapy with water or a balancedelectrolyte solution such as Gatorade or Pedialyte is usually adequate toreplenish the body with fluids. A person can lose a significant amount of fluidwith each diarrheal bowel movement, and that fluid has to be replaced torehydrate. Patients that show any signs of dehydration such as decreasedurination, dizziness, or dry mucous membranes, especially in the young orelderly, should see a health care practitioner.四川省第四人民医院消化内科常玉英
How long does food poisoning last?
Most cases of food poisoning last about 1to 2 days and symptoms resolve on their own. If symptoms persist for longerthan that, the affected person should contact their health care practitioner.