ABDOMINAL PAIN
What to Eat After Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning
July 5, 2019
Symptom Guides > Abdominal Pain > What to Eat After Stomach Flu or Food Poisoning

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Dr. Edo Paz
Edo Paz is VP Medical and Lead Physician at K Health. Dr. Paz has two degrees in chemistry from Harvard and an MD from Columbia University. He did his medical training in internal medicine and cardiology at New York-Presbyterian. In addition to his work at K Health, Dr. Paz is a cardiologist at Heartbeat Health, a cardiology practice located in New York City.
After experiencing the stomach flu or food poisoning, it might be hard to think about eating. However, the right foods, combined with drinking lots of fluids, can actually help speed up your body’s recovery. In most cases, the best way to recuperate from the stomach flu or food poisoning is to prevent dehydration and replace the fluids and electrolytes that your body has lost.
This article will help you understand when you can and should start eating again after the stomach flu or food poisoning, what foods and liquids are best for your sensitive stomach, and what foods to avoid.
In this article, we’ll explore:
"Eating the right foods, combined with drinking lots of fluids, can help speed up your body’s recovery."
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by
Dr. Edo Paz
Edo Paz is VP Medical and Lead Physician at K Health. Dr. Paz has two degrees in chemistry from Harvard and an MD from Columbia University. He did his medical training in internal medicine and cardiology at New York-Presbyterian. In addition to his work at K Health, Dr. Paz is a cardiologist at Heartbeat Health, a cardiology practice located in New York City.
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