Thanksgiving in New York City is a major event. Whether you’re cooking for 20 in a tiny apartment, navigating a potluck, or eating out, it’s a day of feasting. Unfortunately, it’s also a peak day for food poisoning.
A turkey left out too long or improperly cooked stuffing can quickly turn your holiday weekend into a nightmare of vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
When you’re this sick, the primary risk is severe dehydration. And when you’re too sick to even keep water down, at-home IV hydration is the fastest way to get relief.
Why is Thanksgiving a Risk?
Food poisoning is caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or toxins. Thanksgiving is a perfect storm for this:
- Improper Thawing: A large turkey that isn’t thawed correctly can cook unevenly, leaving parts raw.
- The “Danger Zone”: Food left at room temperature (between 40°F and 140°F) for more than two hours becomes a breeding ground for bacteria.
- Cross-Contamination: Using the same cutting board for raw turkey and vegetables.
- Potlucks: Transporting dishes across town without proper temperature control.
Symptoms of food poisoning (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps) typically start within a few hours to a day after eating the contaminated food.
Dehydration is the Real Enemy
The relentless vomiting and diarrhea from food poisoning flush your body of essential fluids and electrolytes. This leads to dehydration, which is what makes you feel so awful: the dizziness, the weakness, the dry mouth, and the pounding headache.
Trying to drink water often just triggers more vomiting, creating a vicious cycle.
The At-Home IV Solution
When you’re this ill, the last thing you want to do is travel to an urgent care clinic. Sickday.com brings the solution to you.
A certified medical practitioner can be at your NYC apartment, often within hours, to provide immediate relief.
- Rapid IV Rehydration: Our practitioner will administer a sterile IV drip containing saline and electrolytes. This fluid bypasses your inflamed digestive system and is absorbed directly into your bloodstream. The relief from dehydration symptoms is almost immediate.
- Anti-Nausea Medication: If you are actively vomiting, our practitioner can also provide anti-nausea medication to help stop the vomiting and allow your stomach to rest and recover.
Don’t let food poisoning ruin your entire holiday weekend. You don’t have to suffer through it.
If you’re experiencing severe symptoms of food poisoning and can’t keep fluids down, get help. Book a visit now through our website for fast, at-home IV hydration.
