Ok so on thursday the 16 my stomach hurt a little bit. Then I had dinner and there was a just a piece of really rare steak that I ate. That night the stomach ache worsened a little and I had difficulty going poop. The next day the stomach ache worsened and I had diarrhea that would keep coming back. It has been like this till now and it's not getting much better. Pepto bismol did not help. I tried sparkling/mineral water and ginger ale but it just made me gassy. How do I get rid of the diarrhea and should I see a doctor?
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If steak is not cooked properly, bacteria does not die, and it can be introduced into your digestive system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety & Inspection Service recommends eating steak after the internal temperature has reached at least 145 degrees F., which is usually a cooking level of medium.
In some cases, you may experience diarrhea as the result of contracting a virus or other illness. During this time, you should avoid fatty or highly-seasoned foods. This often includes steak. In addition, it takes longer for your body to break down red meat than other proteins and can increase the severity of your diarrhea because of the imbalance in your digestive system. Instead, choose neutral foods such as rice, toast or bananas. Baked or broiled chicken is a better option over red meat or steak as a protein source. It's probably nothing to worry about. If new symptoms appear or if the diarrhea worsens or doesn't alleviate for the next few days, you may need to contact your physician immediately.
Sounds like you got either a virus or an intestinal infection. If it gets worse or doesn't go away in 7-10 days, go to your doctor. Otherwise, you need to fill your body up with good bacteria. I use Sustenex every day. See review. Best probiotic for the money, in my opinion and it's affordable. You can buy it at Walmart for about $13.00 for a box of 30. Take 2 a day.
probally stomach virus of some sort drink some flour with a little water and there are many things better then pepto