Food poisoning, also referred to as food-borne illness, is a gastrointestinal disorder that results from eating contaminated food! Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments of food poisoning in this video.
Take Action
Store your foods properly
Avoid dehydration & dairy products
Contact a doctor for prolonged diarrhea
Contact a doctor if you cannot consume liquids
About this Author
Dr. Susan McGladdery is a medical graduate from Oxford University in the UK and has a Master's Degree in Medical Sciences from Cambridge University. She has been a member of the Royal College of Physicians since 1991 and a member of the American Academy of Urgent Care since 2006. She trained as a Family Physician in the UK in Oxford and then in London. In a medical career that spans over 20 years, she has worked as a doctor in 5 countries on 3 continents and cared for patients from a multitude of different nationalities and backgrounds. Dr. McGladdery joined FirstMed Centers in mid 2002 and became Regional Medical Director in 2003.
