When to Seek Urgent Care for Food Poisoning Symptoms

An emergency care clinic near Orlando suggests seeking immediate treatment for severe food poisoning symptoms. Food poisoning can quickly lead to serious dehydration if urgent care is not sought.

Emergency care is generally not required if you are experiencing only mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fever. However, if your symptoms are severe or do not disappear within a day or two, you should seek immediate medical care. You should visit a walk-in clinic if you are experiencing frequent episodes of vomiting and cannot keep water down. You should also contact your doctor right away if you have bloody vomit or stools, severe abdominal cramping, or diarrhea that lasts longer than two days. Dehydration from food poisoning is a serious risk for children and seniors especially. If you have an oral temperature over 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit or are suffering from blurry vision, muscle weakness, or tingling in your arms, you may be dangerously dehydrated.

If you have food poisoning symptoms, contact Paramount Urgent Care at 352-674-9218. Our physicians are dedicated to providing high-quality medical care as soon as possible. Contact us to reach our four locations serving Orlando, Clermont, Oviedo and Lady Lake.