Food Poisoning

Considering medical care is important when food poisoning causes intense symptoms or symptoms that do not let up, especially in children, older adults, or pregnant women.

Food poisoning is a digestive illness that arises after consuming food or water contaminated with microorganisms or their toxins.

Common symptoms:

• nausea and vomiting
• diarrhea and abdominal cramps
• fever and general weakness

Warning signs: dehydration, blood in bowel movements, or persistent high fever.

This condition is assessed by the general practitioner and the internist, and in acute cases by the emergency physician, who evaluate its severity and hydration. When symptoms worsen or persist, seeing one of these professionals allows you to receive timely guidance.