How Long Does Food Poisoning Last?

The video explains how long does food poisoning last,how long does it take to get food poisoning and the common symptoms of food poisoning. Food poisoning refers to acute illness due to the consumption of tainted food or contaminated food. Food poisoning often causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping, sometimes leading to hospitalization, kidney failure, liver damage, permanent disability or death. Bacteria and viruses often associated with food poisoning include E. coli, Campylobacter, hepatitis A, botulin, Listeria, norovirus, Shigella, and Salmonella. The symptoms of food poisoning usually begin 2 to 6 hours after the person ate the contaminated food. Sometimes the delay is shorter, and it can even be delayed for several days, depending on the cause of the food poisoning. The symptoms of food poisoning can last from one to ten days. Common food poisoning symptoms are: Abdominal cramps and stomach pain Diarrhea (may be bloody) Fever and chills, shivering Headache Vomiting and nausea, sick feeling in the stomach Weakness (Note: If caused by botulism toxin, this is extremely serious and can lead to an inability to breathe and death.) If the patient experiences a lot of diarrhea, they may become dehydrated. This is a dangerous complication and you should seek medical attention for the food poisoning victim immediately. http://ift.tt/1xTf1U4