Food poisoning IV in Fresno, when water won’t stay down.
Fluids, electrolytes and nausea medication when our provider orders it, given by registered nurses in a private north Fresno suite. Tummy Relief $270, IV Fluids from $100. Same-day appointments; call first if you’re very ill.
Same-day chairsIV fluids from $100Registered nurses
When water won’t stay down, priced up front.
Tummy Relief
$270Fluids and electrolytes during episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, with nausea medication when our provider orders it. About 30 to 60 minutes.
IV Fluids
$100Plain IV fluids for simple dehydration once the worst has passed.
Basic Hydration
$140Fluids with vitamin C, for the run-down day after.
Every price posted.
What food poisoning actually is
Food poisoning is an infection or toxin from something you ate or drank: norovirus, salmonella, E. coli, staph, campylobacter and others. The CDC lists the usual symptoms as diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever.
Timing depends on the germ. Staph can hit within 30 minutes to 8 hours of eating. Norovirus usually starts 12 to 48 hours later. Salmonella can take anywhere from 6 hours to 6 days, which is why the last thing you ate isn’t always the culprit.
Norovirus is the big one: the CDC says it causes 58% of foodborne illness picked up in the U.S., and outbreaks peak from November to April. Holiday potlucks, buffets and leftovers are prime time.
Where an IV fits
The danger in food poisoning is usually dehydration. When vomiting means you can’t keep water down, you can’t catch up by mouth. An IV puts fluids and electrolytes straight into your bloodstream in 30 to 60 minutes, with a registered nurse watching how you respond.
When our provider orders it, your drip can include nausea medication, which can make it easier to keep fluids down once you get home. It doesn’t kill the germ or shorten the illness. It helps you get through it.
Stomach bug instead? See stomach flu IVs. Not sure what’s causing it? Start with IV for nausea and vomiting.
When it’s more than a bad meal.
The first five are the CDC’s signs of severe food poisoning. Pregnant? See your doctor for any fever or flu-like symptoms; some foodborne infections can cause problems in pregnancy.
- Bloody diarrhea
- Diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days
- A fever above 102°F
- Vomiting so often you can’t keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration: very little urine, a dry mouth and throat, or feeling dizzy when you stand up
- Vomiting blood or what looks like coffee grounds
- Severe or one-sided belly pain, or a hard, swollen belly
- Confusion, fainting, a seizure or trouble staying awake
- Blurry or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech or trouble swallowing after eating (possible botulism): call 911
Three steps, no waiting room.
Call or text first
Tell us what’s going on and when it started. If anything sounds like an ER visit, we’ll tell you before you drive over. (559) 338-5503.
Quick health review
A short medical history and vitals. Our provider decides what goes in your drip, including whether nausea medication is right for you.
Fluids in a private room
30 to 60 minutes in a private chair, a nurse with you, a bathroom close by. Then home to rest.
Food poisoning IV questions
Can I get an IV for food poisoning in Fresno?
Yes, if you’re stable. Tummy Relief ($270) is fluids and electrolytes for the dehydration that comes with vomiting and diarrhea, with nausea medication when our provider orders it. Plain IV Fluids start at $100. Same-day appointments are usually open.
How long does food poisoning last?
It depends on the germ. Many cases, including norovirus, ease within a day or two; some bacteria take longer. See a doctor if diarrhea lasts more than 3 days, or sooner if you have any of the warning signs on this page.
Should I come in or go to the ER?
Come in if you’re an adult, you can walk in on your own, and your main problem is that you can’t keep fluids down. Go to the ER for bloody diarrhea, a fever over 102°F, severe belly pain, confusion or fainting. Call 911 for vision changes, slurred speech or trouble swallowing. Not sure? Call or text us first and we’ll tell you straight.
Will an IV get the bug out of my system faster?
No. Your body clears the illness. The IV replaces the fluid and electrolytes you’re losing so you feel steadier while it runs its course, and a provider-ordered nausea medication can help you keep fluids down afterward.
Is it contagious?
Norovirus spreads very easily. Tell us when you call so we can room you privately, wash your hands often, and keep sick family members away from food prep.
A restaurant made me sick. What should I do?
Report it to Fresno County Environmental Health at (559) 600-3357, weekdays 8 to 5. Write down what you ate, where and when. It helps them find an outbreak before more people get sick.
Do you treat kids?
We treat adults. Children with vomiting and diarrhea should see their pediatrician or urgent care.
Reserve a time without the checkout.
Leave your name, number and a good time. The desk confirms by text, usually within the hour during clinic hours.
Fluids, fast.
(559) 338-5503Same-day appointments. Call or text before you drive over.