Illnesses

Foodborne Illness

What is it?

Illness caused by food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins.

Symptoms:

If you are very dehydrated, you might notice:

Plan of Action:

Foodborne illness often improves on its own within a few days.
Call your doctor if:
Seek emergency medical assistance if:

Gastroenteritis

What is it?

An inflammation of your stomach and intestines.

Symptoms:

Depending on the cause of the inflammation, symptoms may last from one day to more than a week.

Plan of Action:

Seek medical attention if:

Motion Sickness

What is it?

Nausea caused by motion.

Symptoms:

Plan of Action:

Usually quiets down as soon as the motion stops. The more you travel, the more easily you'll adjust to being in motion.
If you're susceptible to motion sickness: