Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the type of pathogen. For instance, norovirus generally takes 12 to 48 hours. E. coli can take 1 to 10 days, with the average being 3 to 4 days.

Drink plenty of fluids and allow your body to rest in order to boost your immune system while you recover from food poisoning. If you’re able to eat, consume light meals consisting of “bland” foods. These include foods such as white rice, potatoes, crackers, and low-fat dairy, and exclude greasy or spicy foods that cause stomach issues.

Another option is to follow the BRAT diet (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast). In addition, ingesting probiotics may help to improve gut health.

Although most cases result in mild, temporary illness, some people experience a severe reaction to food borne germs and other pathogens. If your symptoms are very serious, or if they seem to be getting worse, consider getting medical help. Symptoms to watch out for include blood in vomit or stool, blurred vision, paralysis of a body part, dizziness, difficulty speaking, and high fever (over 101°F).

If you are in a high-risk category, such as a pregnant person or someone with a weakened immune system, it may be a good idea to seek medical attention to stay safe.

Various medical treatments are available. Your online doctor can help determine which course of action is best.

Various prescription medications such as antibiotics may be prescribed if bacterial infection is suspected. Note that antibiotics work only on bacteria—they cannot treat stomach viruses. In cases of excessive vomiting from severe food poisoning, antiemetic medications are prescribed. Fluid replacement can be prescribed if you are suffering from dehydration due to excessive loss of fluid. Fluid replacement can involve oral rehydration solutions (ORS) or, when necessary, IV fluid administration.

Yes, food poisoning can cause a fever. Fever is a common symptom of foodborne illnesses, as the body's immune response to harmful bacteria or pathogens often includes an elevated body temperature as a defense mechanism.

Yes, food poisoning can cause a fever. Fever is a common symptom of foodborne illnesses, as the body's immune response to harmful bacteria or pathogens often includes an elevated body temperature as a defense mechanism.

Food poisoning is generally not fatal for most people and results in mild to moderate symptoms that resolve on their own or with appropriate treatment. However, in severe cases or if left untreated, certain types of food poisoning can lead to complications that may be life-threatening, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems, the elderly, or very young children.

Food poisoning symptoms typically do not last a week. They usually appear within hours to a few days after consuming contaminated food or beverages and typically resolve within a day or a few days. However, in some cases, particularly if the cause of food poisoning is a more severe or longer-lasting bacteria or toxin, symptoms can persist for a week or longer, and medical attention may be necessary.

Yes, food poisoning can cause chills as it is often accompanied by fever, and the body's response to an infection or toxin can include shivering and chills to raise body temperature. Chills are a common symptom in some cases of foodborne illnesses.

Yes, food poisoning can make you dizzy. Severe cases of food poisoning, especially those accompanied by dehydration and electrolyte imbalances due to vomiting and diarrhea, can lead to dizziness and lightheadedness.

Although a migraine may at first appear to simply be a bad headache, specific migraine symptoms are a good sign that you have a migraine instead. These symptoms include throbbing pain on only one side of your head, sound and light sensitivity, nausea and vomiting, and migraine aura that includes visual or physical disturbances like flashing lights that happen right before the head pain starts (migraines without aura are also possible).

Unfortunately, there are no known cures for migraines. However, there are preventive health care methods that can help you avoid migraine triggers. And if you do experience a migraine, pain-relieving medications prescribed by a licensed virtual care medical provider can help significantly reduce your discomfort.

Some common migraine meds that offer pain relief include OTC meds like acetaminophen and ibuprofen (if taken as soon as the migraine starts), amitriptyline, topiramate, and NSAIDs.

There are many different types of migraines. The three most common are:

Migraine without aura - This is the most often experienced migraine. It occurs without any specific warning signs associated with migraine auras.

Migraine with aura - This type of migraine is characterized by experiencing sensory and physical disturbances before or just as the migraine starts.

Chronic migraine - This type of migraine causes long-lasting periods of headaches that can happen consecutively for days at a time.

Although they may differ in symptoms and intensity, the types of medication used to treat migraines of different types remain the same. With CallonDoc, a doctor for migraines will help you determine the type you’re experiencing, taking both your medical history and family history of risk factors and diagnoses into consideration.

This will allow you to choose the best course of action to prevent migraines in the future and understand how to treat migraines when they do occur.

There are many things that can trigger a migraine. Learning to avoid or compensate for triggers beforehand can help you prevent a migraine from occurring.

Common triggers include dehydration, stress, hormonal changes in women, alcoholic or caffeinated drinks, changes in your sleeping patterns, weather changes, medication, and salty and processed foods.

Although a migraine may at first appear to simply be a bad headache, specific migraine symptoms are a good sign that you have a migraine instead. These symptoms include throbbing pain on only one side of your head, sound and light sensitivity, nausea and vomiting, and migraine aura that includes visual or physical disturbances like flashing lights that happen right before the head pain starts (migraines without aura are also possible).

Unfortunately, there are no known cures for migraines. However, there are preventive health care methods that can help you avoid migraine triggers. And if you do experience a migraine, pain-relieving medications prescribed by a licensed virtual care medical provider can help significantly reduce your discomfort.

Some common migraine meds that offer pain relief include OTC meds like acetaminophen and ibuprofen (if taken as soon as the migraine starts), amitriptyline, topiramate, and NSAIDs.

There are many different types of migraines. The three most common are:

Migraine without aura - This is the most often experienced migraine. It occurs without any specific warning signs associated with migraine auras.

Migraine with aura - This type of migraine is characterized by experiencing sensory and physical disturbances before or just as the migraine starts.

Chronic migraine - This type of migraine causes long-lasting periods of headaches that can happen consecutively for days at a time.

Although they may differ in symptoms and intensity, the types of medication used to treat migraines of different types remain the same. With CallonDoc, a doctor for migraines will help you determine the type you’re experiencing, taking both your medical history and family history of risk factors and diagnoses into consideration.

This will allow you to choose the best course of action to prevent migraines in the future and understand how to treat migraines when they do occur

There are many things that can trigger a migraine. Learning to avoid or compensate for triggers beforehand can help you prevent a migraine from occurring.

Common triggers include dehydration, stress, hormonal changes in women, alcoholic or caffeinated drinks, changes in your sleeping patterns, weather changes, medication, and salty and processed foods.

Gout symptoms usually center around a sudden attack of severe pain in one or more joints, most commonly your big toe. Additionally, the joint may also exhibit swelling, redness, and tenderness.

Besides the big toe, other joints often affected by gout’s inflammatory arthritis include the ankles, knees, and elbows, although any joint is at risk.

Although the best treatment for gout is avoiding foods that cause flare-ups, there are useful medications that can help reduce its symptoms. The most commonly prescribed medications for gout are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (or NSAIDs).

In a gout treatment consultation, our board-certified doctors can provide you with online prescriptions for gout medications that offer joint pain relief like indomethacin, naproxen, diclofenac, steroid-taper, colchicine, or allopurinol.

Lifestyle changes you can make to avoid gout include not eating food that contributes to gout flare-ups, drinking plenty of fluids that aren’t associated with gout, and exercising to lower the level of uric acid associated with causing gout.

Food can play a significant factor in causing and worsening gout flare-ups. Some of the foods and beverages known as gout triggers include meat (especially red meat and organ meats), seafood (especially oily seafood like clams or oysters), alcohol, and sweetened drinks.

Gout is a common condition that causes severe joint pain due to inflammation. The joints most commonly affected by gout include the big toe, ankle, knee, elbow, and wrist.

Gout is caused by a buildup of urate crystals in a joint like a toe or ankle. The crystals usually form as a result of high levels of uric acid in your body that could, in turn, be contributed to by a variety of factors, including a diet rich in meat and seafood, drinking alcohol (especially beer), drinking sweetened drinks, obesity, certain medications such as thiazide diuretics and aspirin, and genetics.

HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus type 1) and HSV-2 (herpes simplex virus type 2) are two different strains of the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Most outbreaks are caused by HSV-1. While HSV-1 is traditionally associated with oral herpes and HSV-2 with genital herpes, the distinction is not absolute, and both types can cause infections in either location.

Currently, there is no known cure for the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that causes this type of infection. After the initial herpes infection, the virus can become dormant in nerve cells and reactivate periodically, leading to future outbreaks. However, while cold sores cannot be cured, they can be effectively managed with cold sore creams or prescription antiviral drugs.

The duration of antiviral treatment can vary depending on various factors. Antivirals are typically taken for 5 to 10 days. After your online assessment, your doctor can help you develop a treatment plan that works for you. If you have frequent outbreaks, your doctor may recommend ongoing treatment for cold sore prevention.

Cold sores typically resolve on their own within 2-3 weeks without treatment. However, antiviral medications can relieve symptoms, shorten healing time, prevent transmission to others, and avert complications such as secondary bacterial infection. Request an online doctor visit from one of our certified physicians to go over your treatment options.

Yes, cold sores are highly contagious. They can be transmitted through direct contact with the sore or the fluids from it, such as saliva, and also through kissing, oral sex, or sharing some personal items.

According to the guidelines of the American Heart Association (AHA), hypertension is diagnosed based on the following blood pressure categories:
●     Stage 1 hypertension: Systolic pressure ranging from 130 to 139 mm Hg, OR diastolic pressure ranging from 80 to 89 mm Hg.
●     Stage 2 hypertension: Systolic pressure is 140 mm Hg or higher, OR diastolic pressure is 90 mm Hg or higher.
For example, a stage 1 hypertension reading might be 135/85, while a stage 2 case might be 145/95.

Consuming excessive amounts of fried foods, canned and processed foods, full-fat dairy products, alcohol, or salt-, sugar- or sodium-rich foods can increase the chances of developing hypertension. Diets low in potassium are also associated with a higher risk of hypertension, as this mineral helps regulate blood pressure.

There is no known cure at the present time. It is generally a chronic condition that requires long-term management. However, following a personalized hypertension treatment plan can promote lower blood pressure levels and a decreased risk of complications. Lifestyle changes play a significant role in blood pressure management. Contact us today to get high blood pressure treatment online.

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can often be managed and controlled through lifestyle changes, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and medication when necessary. However, the further it progresses, the less likely it is to be reversible. While cases that cannot be reversed can be managed, it is important to check your blood pressure every month and to see a doctor when you suspect high blood pressure.

Hypertension is generally considered a chronic condition that cannot be completely cured. However, it can often be effectively managed and controlled through lifestyle changes and medication, allowing individuals to maintain healthy blood pressure levels and reduce the risk of related health complications.

Only about 1 percent of patients experience significant side effects from Paxlovid. The most common side effects reported are dysgeusia (alteration in the sense of taste) and diarrhea. More severe reactions are possible. If you experience any uncomfortable side effects from Paxlovid, contact your doctor immediately.

Treatment consists of three tables: two 150 mg tablets of nirmatrelvir and one 100 mg tablet of ritonavir. All three tablets are taken orally at the same time, twice per day for five days.

Use of Paxlovid as a Covid medication is not authorized for longer than five consecutive days.

There are more than a few medications that are contraindicated with Paxlovid, and may lead to serious and even life-threatening reactions when the two drugs are used together. These medications include but are not limited to certain antipsychotics (such as pimozide), migraine medications (such as eletriptan), PDE5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil), sedatives (such as triazolam and oral midazolam), and St. John’s wort. Be sure to tell your medical provider about all medications you are currently taking.

In addition, patients should not use Paxlovid if they are hypersensitive to either of its active ingredients, nirmatrelvir and ritonavir

Ear infections themselves are not typically contagious, as they are primarily caused by factors like bacterial or viral infections, fluid buildup, or anatomical issues. However, the infections that can lead to ear infections, such as colds or respiratory infections, can be contagious.

Yes, ear infections can sometimes cause a fever, especially in cases where the infection is more severe. The body's immune response to the infection can lead to an elevated body temperature as it tries to fight off the invading bacteria or viruses. However, not all ear infections result in a fever, and the presence of a fever alone is not always indicative of an ear infection.

Yes, some mild ear infections, especially those caused by viruses, can go away on their own without the need for medical treatment. The body's immune system can often successfully fight off these infections over time. However, bacterial ear infections, particularly in children, often require antibiotics to effectively treat the infection and prevent complications

Yes, an ear infection can sometimes cause referred pain to the jaw. The ears, nose, and throat are interconnected through a complex network of nerves, and pain signals can be transmitted between these areas. In the case of an ear infection, inflammation and discomfort in the middle ear can radiate to the surrounding structures, including the jaw.

Yes, an ear infection can cause dizziness. The inner ear contains structures responsible for balance and spatial orientation. Infections that affect the inner ear, such as labyrinthitis or vestibular neuritis, can disrupt the normal function of these structures, leading to dizziness, vertigo, and a sensation of spinning or unsteadiness. This dizziness is often triggered by changes in head position and can be accompanied by nausea or vomiting.

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