Signs of Food Poisoning

Chances are you've experienced food poisoning symptoms at some point in your life. If you were lucky, the case was mild and ran its course in a day or two. In some people, though, food poisoning symptoms are severe or last for a longer period of time. And in rare cases, food poisoning can led to serious long-term health effects or even death. Children, seniors, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to food poisoning. Food poisoning symptoms vary depending on the source, but some more common symptoms of food poisoning include:

1. Diarrhea
2. Nausea and Vomiting
3. Loss of appetite
4. Fever
5. Abdominal cramps

Food poisoning symptoms can appear hours or even days after you eat contaminated food or drink. In most cases, food poisoning symptoms last for only 48 hours and can usually be treated by simply lying low for a few days. Severe symptoms such as blood in your stool or vomiting, persistent diarrhea, high fevers, severe abdominal pain or symptoms of dehydration warrant prompt medical attention.