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How To Avoid Food Poisoning?

my boyfriend cook some tilapia that smelled fishy, was slimy to the touch and the edges were yellowish, or greyinsh. he washed it well, and cut the 'bad' colored parts. He cooked the 'clean' tilapia in oil and I ate it withou noticing any strange smell or taste, however after he mentioned to me, I got a bit afraid we may get sick. Please let me know what can we take to avoid or lessen the side effects of maybe food poisoning? what symptoms may I look for?

posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014

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Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu's Response

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dear food poisoning may caused by bacteria or virus present in it enter into stomach may proliferte produce toxins,but some bacteria contain toxins is killed by heating but toxins are not changed cause food poisoning.common symptoms are nausea
vomiting,watery or bloody diarrhea,Abdominal pain and cramps,Fever. if you observe above symptoms means please consult your doctor immediately. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.

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How To Avoid Food Poisoning?

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