Cycle of Health
Medical Student Minute | Food Poisoning
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Learn how to spot the difference between food poisoning and the stomach bug.
On the next Medical Student Minute, Olivia Laniak explains the difference between food poisoning and the stomach bug—and how to protect yourself from both.
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Cycle of Health is a local public television program presented by WCNY
Cycle of Health
Medical Student Minute | Food Poisoning
Special | 1m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
On the next Medical Student Minute, Olivia Laniak explains the difference between food poisoning and the stomach bug—and how to protect yourself from both.
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Hi, I'm Olivia, a fourth year student in the MD PhD program in the upstate.
Norton College of Medicin with my medical student minute.
Some cool things I've learned are the difference between foo poisoning and the stomach bug, and how to keep ourselves safe from Food poisoning is often caused by undercooke or incorrectly reheated foods.
These foods contain bacteria which can make us sick.
The most common sources of food poisoning are meat, deli and dairy products, and rice.
Symptoms typically start right after eatin or within a few hours, and may include stomach cramps, vomiting, or diarrhea.
They usually go away without any help as soon as our body gets rid of the bacteria causing them.
the other hand, the stomach bug is often caused by viruses.
It's highly contagious and spreads by not washing our hands after going to the bathroom.
Symptom are similar to food poisoning, but usually come on gradually.
The stomach bug may also cause feve and probably won't cause cramps.
both cases, vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration if you're sick.
Make sure to drink plenty of Bottom line cook thoroughly, cool leftover quickly, and wash those hands.
As always, when in doubt, consult your local health care provider.
I'm Olivia Lanark and this ha been my medical student minute.
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