What is the next step for food poisoning symptoms?

Ondoc offers stomach bug visit. Share your symptoms and history with a clinician to discuss evaluation and next steps. A diagnosis or prescription is not guaranteed; follow this page's urgent-care guidance.

Food poisoning symptoms

Sudden vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps hours after eating are classic food poisoning. A provider can prescribe anti-nausea medication and a hydration plan online.

Also called: food-borne illness · salmonella symptoms · food poisoning treatment

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD

MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed October 2026

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Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

Conditions related to food poisoning symptoms

These conditions may be associated with this topic. They are not a diagnosis or a ranked list of causes; follow the urgent-care guidance below.

Gastroenteritis / stomach flu

Gastroenteritis / stomach flu is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of food poisoning symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.

Nausea and vomiting

Nausea and vomiting is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of food poisoning symptoms or that acute symptoms can be treated online.