How Quickly Can Bad Water Make You Sick?

Discover how fast symptoms from contaminated water can appear and what to do if you experience nausea or diarrhea.

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The time to get sick from bad water can vary, but symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting can appear within a few hours to a few days after consumption. Seek medical advice if you experience these symptoms.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the symptoms of drinking bad water? Common symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, which can appear soon after consumption.
  2. How long after drinking contaminated water do symptoms appear? Symptoms can appear within a few hours to a few days after consuming contaminated water.
  3. What should I do if I think I drank bad water? Seek medical advice immediately if you experience symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea after consuming water you suspect is contaminated.

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