Food Poisoning Treatment Manidhari Hospital

 

Symptoms of Food Poisoning: Nausea, Vomiting & Diarrhea

Food borne illness, more commonly referred to as food poisoning, is the result of eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. The most common symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other symptoms that may occur are fever, abdominal pain and/or cramps.

• Severe signs and symptoms may include dehydration, blood in vomit or stools, diarrhea over three days, and neurologic symptoms; for example, weakness, blurry vision, and an abnormal sensation of the body such as burning, tingling, or numbness (parentheses).
• Causes include many agents including viral and bacterial strains, parasites, and chemicals (toxins).
• Depending on the cause of food poisoning, the duration of the majority of food poisoning usually ranges from a few hours after exposure to contaminated food or fluid to several days.
• Treatment of food poisoning depends on the cause; most people self-cure in a few days, but some causes may benefit from specific antibiotic or anti parasite treatments once the cause is identified.