AFC Harper's Point in Symmes Township
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Harper's Point Urgent Care for Food Poisoning
Food poisoning treatment in the Western Chicago Suburbs
AFC Harper's Point provides on-site food poisoning treatment. Food poisoning is a type of illness that is caused by tainted food. In fact, over 250 parasites, bacteria, and viruses are known to cause food poisoning in some capacity. While food contamination can occur at any point in the food prep process, most common cases of food poisoning occur from either undercooked food or cross contamination in the kitchen.
If you think you're suffering from food poisoning, Schedule your consultation now or walk right in!
Schedule NowWhat are the Symptoms of Food Poisoning?
Symptoms of food poisoning can range from mild to severe and last from anywhere between a few hours to a few days. Most common symptoms include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Watery stool
- Bloody stool
- Abdominal cramps
- Fever
Most of the time, food poisoning clears up within a day or so. However, it is imperative to seek medical attention if you're experiencing symptoms for more than a day or two or if you experience the following:
- Dehydration (thirst, dry mouth, weakness, lightheadedness)
- Diarrhea lasting more than 3 days
- Bloody vomit
- Extreme abdominal pain
- Oral temperature above 100.4 degrees
- Neurological symptoms (eg. blurred vision, paralysis or weakness)
Get Urgent Care Food Poisoning Treatment Near You
AFC Urgent Care in Harper's Point is a state-of-the-art medical center with compassionate staff and top-notch equipment. With deep expertise, you can count on AFC Urgent Care providers to help diagnose food poisoning and come up with an effective treatment plan quickly and effectively. Schedule your appointment online today!
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With state-of-the-art centers and a professional medical team, AFC provides on-site X-rays, labs, procedures, and more!
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What's the Difference Between Urgent Care and Emergency Room Services?
Urgent care is for medical conditions that require prompt attention but do not pose an immediate threat to your health or life. Here is a simple rule of thumb: if your medical issues(s) are life threatening, call 911, or go directly to a hospital emergency room. If not, an urgent care center such as AFC is an excellent alternative.
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