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How does food poisoning cause diarrhea?

Eating or drinking contaminated food or water can cause you to have diarrhea caused by gastroenteritis.

Gastroenteritis causes your stomach and intestines to become inflamed. The condition is usually caused by a virus or bacterial toxin.

How Do You Avoid Food Poisoning?

  • There are certain things you can do to reduce your chances of getting food poisoning.

  • For example, always be careful that food is cooked thoroughly and always wash your hands before eating.

  • If you’re traveling in other countries, you may want to avoid drinking tap water or eating food from unknown sources.

Read on to manage your food triggers.

Why Treat?

IMODIUM® products contain an active ingredient called Loperamide, which works to help restore the digestive system to its normal pace. If symptoms persist for more than two days or get worse, consult your healthcare professional.

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