13 Signs and Symptoms of Food Poisoning

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One of the common causes of abdominal pain and upset stomach in people is food poisoning, an illness that comes from eating food contaminated with toxic agents or bacteria that come from unsanitary food handling and preparation techniques. Infectious agents, such as the bacteria Campylobacter, Clostridium perfringens Salmonella and E. coli, are common culprits in food poisoning cases that affect 48 million people in the U.S. each year, 128,000 of whom become hospitalized.

Fortunately, most cases of food poisoning resolve in a few days without needing to undergo medication. However, some cases necessitate treatment to alleviate the symptoms that accompany the infection. These signs and symptoms may appear a few hours after eating contaminated food but may also appear a few weeks later.

Knowing what to look out for can help you determine whether or not you have become infected and can help you decide when to seek medical attention.

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