Severe food poisoning is the one problem that usually comes with culinary adventure and has had a long streak of winning positions on people\u2019s bucket lists. Let us all admit it: It\u2019s a stomachache in worse conditions.<\/p>\n
Now, as responsible adults, it should be our main concern to find out what and where we are going to eat beforehand; however, there are some times when we simply can\u2019t do that, whether it\u2019s caused by a poor internet connection, or the destination we\u2019re heading is just not that developed for it to be featured in any travel website.<\/p>\n
As clean as they are, sometimes the food we eat in different parts of the world will hurt us simply because it\u2019s not the same standards as the food we have in our own countries. The different chemical structures of the water, acidity, and the freshness of the products used are among the top three reasons for an upset stomach after a meal in a foreign country.<\/p>\n
If you find yourself feeling sick after a meal, you might be having food poisoning. While symptoms can be anywhere from mild to a more serious one, it can vary depending on the type of germs you have. \u00a0It may take hours or days to develop symptoms after you swallow a contaminated food or drink. \u00a0That being said, a food poisoning commonly has some or all of these symptoms:<\/p>\n
Symptoms of a Severe Food Poisoning<\/strong><\/p>\n Now, when should you see a doctor? If you find yourself experiencing one or more of the things listed below, it\u2019s high time you find and go to the nearest doctor as fast as you can because it means that you\u2019re getting a more severe food poisoning up your alley:<\/p>\n Some germs make you sick within a few hours after you swallow them. Others may take a few days to make you sick. This list provides the symptoms, when symptoms begin, and common food sources for germs that cause food poisoning. The germs are listed in order of how quickly symptoms begin.<\/p>\n Serious Health Problem and Long-Term Effects From Food Poisoning<\/strong><\/p>\n While most people will only experience some kind of mild illnesses ranging from a few hours to a few days top, some less-fortunate ones can have it much more seriously to the point where they need to be hospitalized. A more severe food poisoning can lead to long-term health problems or even death. As the contaminated food cause an infection in your body, it can possibly lead to:<\/p>\n\n
Symptoms and Sources of Common Food Poisoning Germs<\/h3>\n
1. Staphylococcus aureus (Staph)<\/a><\/h5>\n
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2. Vibrio<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Clostridium perfringens<\/a><\/h5>\n
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3. Salmonella<\/a><\/h5>\n
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\nOther sources: Many\u00a0animals<\/a>, including\u00a0backyard poultry<\/a>,\u00a0reptiles and amphibians<\/a>, and\u00a0rodents<\/a>\u00a0(pocket pets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n4. Norovirus<\/a><\/h5>\n
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\nOther sources: Infected person; touching surfaces that have the virus on them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n5. Clostridium botulinum\u2002(Botulism)<\/a><\/h5>\n
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6. Campylobacter<\/a><\/h5>\n
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7. E. coli (Escherichia coli)<\/a><\/h5>\n
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Cyclospora<\/a><\/h5>\n
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8. Listeria<\/a><\/h5>\n
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