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I either have really bad food poisoning or stomach flu and

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Hi there, I either have really bad food poisoning or stomach flu and am not sure which it is. I have had diarrhoea for two days. I also vomited a couple times last night. I have severe cramps throughout my body, dizziness and chills. I did eat sushi (raw fish) the day before I got ill. (Two days ago.) Do I need to go to the doctor? I am worried as I feel extremely ill.
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No you do not need to go to the physician for only 2 days of diarrhea. As long as you are able to keep fluids down you should begin to feel better in a day or so. Stick to a "low residue diet" such as chicken broth and rice. Also avoid drinking plain water, but rather something with electrolytes such as gatorade. If you need something to settle your stomach, natural gingerale or crystallized/dried ginger can help. They also make teas with ginger in them for this purpose.

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This will pass and you are correct was most likely due to your meal.

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