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Medical Symptoms of Salmonella Food Poisoning

Salmonella is a bacterium that affects an individual's intestinal tract. The symptoms of salmonella food poisoning normally appear within eight to 12 hours after the consumption of the contaminated food. It takes approximately four to seven days for the symptoms to go away.

  1. Body Pain

    • Abdominal pain and stomach cramping may occur as a result of the salmonella. Some individuals may also experience headaches or body aches that are similar to flu-like symptoms.

    Diarrhea

    • salmonella food poisoning also can cause diarrhea. The stools will appear to be watery and loose. At times, the diarrhea will appear to be bloody. If it persists for more than a week, seek medical attention.

    Fever

    • If an individual has been infected by salmonella, he may run a fever of 100 to 102 degrees. At times, there may also be chills.

    Nausea

    • Nausea, in conjunction with vomiting is another symptom of salmonella food poisoning. It is the body's way of getting rid of toxins. Nausea is normally the first symptom affected individuals notice.

    Dehydration

    • If an individual becomes dehydrated, some signs to look for would be a dry mouth and tongue and eyes that appear to be sunken. Dehydrated individuals may also notice a decrease in the amount of urine released, and their production of tears may be reduced.

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