Is food poisoning resolved once you've vomited?

In general, whether vomiting due to food poisoning indicates recovery depends on the severity of the poisoning and the body's condition after vomiting. The specific analysis is as follows:

If the poisoning is mild, with a small amount of toxin ingested and prompt, thorough vomiting that effectively expels residual food and some toxins from the stomach, the body may gradually improve. In such cases, symptoms like nausea and abdominal pain will significantly subside, no new symptoms such as worsening dizziness, fatigue, or fever will appear, and mental state will progressively return to normal, indicating the body is naturally regulating and recovering.

However, if a large amount of toxin has been ingested or the toxin is highly potent, vomiting alone cannot completely eliminate the toxins from the body. After only one or several episodes of vomiting, discomfort may not ease and could even worsen. In these cases, persistent nausea continues after vomiting, or even progresses to severe vomiting or hematemesis (vomiting blood), accompanied by high fever, intense abdominal pain, diarrhea, confusion, or other symptoms. This indicates the toxin has significantly affected the body, and vomiting alone is insufficient to resolve the issue. Prompt professional medical attention is required.

After vomiting, allow the gastrointestinal tract sufficient rest. Consume light, liquid foods such as rice broth or thin porridge in the short term, avoiding greasy or irritating foods that may加重 the burden on the digestive system. Drink plenty of warm water to replenish fluids lost through vomiting and prevent dehydration. Rest adequately and avoid physical exertion. Closely monitor bodily changes; if symptoms recur or worsen, do not delay—seek timely medical treatment at a hospital for targeted care.