Brooks Nader Suffers Food Poisoning During Flight, Here’s What to Watch For
Brooks Nader, 29, known for her work with Sports Illustrated, Dancing With the Stars, and other reality TV shows, required paramedics during a flight to St. Barts.
The celebrity was traveling for her birthday and was struck by severe food poisoning. According to E! Online, the health concern happened on February 15, with her sister sharing photos on social media.
In the images, Nader was on the plane floor under a blanket with the caption “Very touch & go.” Fox News reported that an ambulance met the plane after landing.
A report by Page Six linked the illness to bad sushi during the flight. Sadly, that’s all it takes for food poisoning to strike. Nader has since told fans she is well.
It’s amazing how quickly problematic food can flip wellness. It literally happens in seconds, and if you’re in a public space, it can be incredibly stressful.
How food poisoning starts
Food poisoning is when your digestive tract reacts to something harmful you ate or drank. The Mayo Clinic states it’s often caused by germs or other harmful substances, and symptoms can start within hours or days, depending on the cause.
Sadly, food can go wrong in pretty ordinary moments, even on an expensive trip. Food Safety states common risks include:
- Undercooked meat, especially ground beef
- Raw or undercooked shellfish
- Unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses, or juice
- Produce that’s contaminated before it ever gets to your kitchen
- Food left too long at room temperature, then eaten later
- Cross-contamination, like raw meat juices getting onto ready-to-eat food
Food poisoning can hit anyone, anytime, and anywhere.
Symptoms that show up fast
The most common symptoms are nausea and vomiting, but they aren’t the only ones. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists issues like diarrhea, stomach pain or cramps, and fever.
A lesser-known issue is that you might also see bloody stools, plus body weakness, depending on what caused it.
When should you call a doctor?
According to the CDC, red flags include:
- Bloody diarrhea
- Diarrhea lasting more than 3 days
- A fever over 102°F
- Vomiting so often you can’t keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, like very little urination and dizziness when standing
Data from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases shows older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with a weakened immune system should be quicker to seek care, as dehydration can get serious fast.
If you’re not suffering from the above, once able, focus on fluids. However, if you continue to have the illness after a couple of days, or if symptoms get worse, contact your doctor.
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