What are the stage two symptoms of trichinosis?
The second stage of trichinosis symptoms can begin around one to two weeks after eating contaminated meat and include the following:
Intestinal Symptoms:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain and cramps
- Diarrhea
Systemic Symptoms:
- Fever
- Headache
- Rapid heartbeat
- Muscle aches and soreness
- Weakness
- Swelling in the eyelids, hands, and feet
- Chest pain and difficulty breathing
- Blurred vision and sensitivity to light
During this stage, the number of larvae circulating in the bloodstream peaks, also known as larva disseminata