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Food poisoning is a fairly broad term that can actually cover a bunch of different types of infections. As you can imagine, food poisoning is the result of some food that you have ingested. It can be caused by any number of bacteria or viruses that the food may have been contaminated with. When it comes to food poisoning there are different types, which leads to different symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the different types of food poisoning are caused by different viral and bacterial strains. This means that it can be caused by almost any type of food that you happen to eat at just about any time. The symptoms of food poisoning may present in as little as a few hours in some cases and in other cases, it may take more than a week for symptoms to appear. Here are 9 symptoms that are often the result of food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Diarrhea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you have eaten food that has been contaminated or was simply bad, one of the first symptoms that you may experience is diarrhea<\/a>. You may first notice that your stools are more watery than normal. This may then turn into full-blown diarrhea, where you think you might have to just live on the toilet for a bit. In some types of food poisoning, this may be the only symptom that you suffer from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the diarrhea could last for just a few hours and then you will be fine. The amount of time that this symptom lasts will greatly depend on the type of food poisoning that you have. Some types of food poisoning are worse than others. In addition, how strong your digestive system is will play a role in how long the symptoms of food poisoning will last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Vomiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another common symptom of many types of food poisoning is vomiting<\/a>. This symptom may occur within just a few hours after eating something bad or it could take up to a week for this symptom to appear. This is one of the reasons it can be difficult to diagnose food poisoning, because there are times when the cause of the distress is not known and it can be hard to blame a food that you ate more than a week ago for causing you to vomit and possibly experience other digestive issues such as diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since most bacteria and viruses that cause food poisoning affect the digestive system the most, vomiting and diarrhea are two of the most common symptoms that are experienced. The symptoms of food poisoning can be mild to severe and will depend on the type of virus or bacteria that has caused the issue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Abdominal Pain and Cramping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps one of the worst and most notable symptoms of food poisoning is simply pain in the abdominal area. For many people, they will simply feel like something is not right within their stomach<\/a>. The viruses and bacteria that cause food poisoning often will attack the digestive system first. This is because that is where they are first entering the body. When you have food poisoning you may first experience pain in the abdomen. This can lead to a feeling of nausea, may lead to vomiting, and could also cause you to experience diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The abdominal pain and cramping can become quite severe at times and there is little that can be done to relieve it except to rest and listen to your body\u2019s biological needs in terms of bowel movements and vomiting. Your body is trying to get rid of the cause of the pain and does so by expelling it through both the mouth and the anus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Fever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another sign that you may have food poisoning is that you begin running a fever<\/a>. Typically, if food poisoning is the culprit the fever will be low grade and not cause too many issues. A fever is simply the body trying to get rid of whatever is causing distress in the body. The body uses a fever to help fight off infections. If your fever starts to get high it is a good idea to try a pain reliever\/fever reducer to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can help keep your fever down and may help with some of the other issues that are being caused by food poisoning. It is important to note that if you start running a fever that is steadily increasing and gets higher than 103 degrees Fahrenheit, you need to get to a doctor as soon as possible. Running a high fever for too long can cause the body further distress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Headaches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another symptom of food poisoning that many people tend not to recognize is a headache<\/a>. These headaches can be quite mild or very severe. At times, the headache may become so severe that it causes a person to become nauseous or even begin to vomit. When a person has food poisoning, the headache may or may not be a symptom. Often times, other symptoms of food poisoning come up first and then a person develops a headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason for this is because many of the other symptoms of food poisoning can cause the body to become a bit dehydrated. After all, if you are vomiting and have severe diarrhea, chances are that you are not eating or drinking much of anything. When you are suffering from these ailments, make sure that you are trying to drink something all throughout. Even tiny sips can help you avoid dehydration. Dehydration is one of the main causes of these headaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Chills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Being sick with anything is really not a fun experience. Food poisoning can cause many unpleasant symptoms as you can see from this list. While some people develop a fever <\/a>and become too hot, other people will have the chills off and on while the body is trying to get rid of whatever you ate that caused this to occur. Most often, a person will have a fever and then when it starts to break, will develop chills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The back and forth between fever and chills can go on for quite a while. Once again, these symptoms can be anywhere from mild to severe. If you have a high fever you need to see a doctor. If you develop chills, try to stay warm in any way that you can. Your body is doing everything that it can to get rid of the bad bacteria or the virus that is upsetting your system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Muscle Aches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you have eaten a food that does not agree with you, your body is going to do all that it can to help fight off the bacteria<\/a> or virus that you have been in contact with. This fight can take a toll on the entire body. Most of the time it is the digestive system that is affected the greatest in cases of food poisoning. However, food poisoning can also affect the muscles in the body. You may find that your entire body simply aches while you are suffering from food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, you may even feel like you exercised for hours and your muscles simply cannot take anymore. This is just another way that your body is trying to tell you that you need to rest. Your body is doing all that it can to help get you back on your feet. Resting is important during this time as this is the time that your body can best fight off the disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Difficulty Swallowing or Dry Mouth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several types of food poisoning<\/a> that a person may be contaminated with. Some forms of food poisoning are worse than others. There are some forms of food poisoning that may cause a person to develop a dry mouth. Dry mouth can become quite severe in some cases and you may feel like you simply cannot drink enough. The problem with this is that drinking may be difficult because of some of the other symptoms of food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes it even worse. In addition to dry mouth, a person may also have difficulty swallowing. If the throat is infected with the virus or bacteria that is making you sick, it may become quite swollen. This can make it difficult to even take small sips of water, which in turn can make all of the symptoms quite worse as you are more likely to become dehydrated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Seeing a Doctor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time a person who has food poisoning will simply suffer for a few days and care will require simply lots of rest and lots of fluids. However, there are times when the symptoms of food poisoning become quite severe and medical attention becomes necessary. Signs of dehydration such as dizziness, sunken eyes, lack of urination, headaches<\/a>, or dizziness, all require medical attention. If you have tingling in your arms or legs, become confused, or experience blurry vision, it is a good idea to go to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your skin starts to appear yellow, this is a sign of jaundice. It is important to make sure that you see your doctor if this occurs because it means that your liver is not functioning properly. Overall, if your symptoms are mild you can expect to be back on your feet in just a few days. However, if the symptoms persist and are quite severe, it is important to seek medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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