Treatment of Food Poisoning

• Most cases of food borne illness are mild and can be treated by increasing fluid intake, either orally or intravenously, to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
• In cases with gastrointestinal or neurological symptoms, people should seek medical attention.
• In the most severe situations, such as HUS, the patient may need hospitalisation in order to receive supportive nutritional and medical therapy. Maintaining adequate fluid and electrolyte balance and controlling blood pressure are important.
• Doctors will try to minimize the impact of reduced kidney function.
• Early dialysis is crucial until the kidneys can function normally again, and blood transfusions may be needed.