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Foodborne Diseases

Foodborne diseases are caused due to the consumption of contaminated food and beverages due to bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. These can be of different types depending upon the pathogen causing them, such as Salmonellosis and E. coli infections.

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I wanted to know about the causes of food poisoning. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am writing to seek information and guidance regarding food poisoning. 1. Could you please explain what food poisoning is and what causes it? 2. What are the typical symptoms of food poisoning? 3. How severe can food poisoning be, and how long do its symptoms usually last? 4. Are ther...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your questions about food poisoning, the symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and bloody stool. Food poisoning is the consumption of food that is contaminated with bacteria. The contaminants are Enterococ...  Read Full »

I ate some street food and am not feeling well since then. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, After I ate some street food, my body quickly deteriorated to the extent that my muscles were severely weakened and I can say that my skin and bones are stuck together in many places of my body. I am a 21-year-old male. I want to know what kind of poison they may have put in that food....  Read Full »


Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is difficult to determine what kind of poison may have been put in your food without more information and a thorough investigation. However, the symptoms you describe are concerning and may indicate poisoning or ...  Read Full »

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