Botulism Food Poisoning
The worst type of food poisoning is called botulism food poisoning. This illness can take control of your muscles and nerves, making them weaker as the bacteria moves along your bloodstream and ultimately becoming fatal.
One starts to experience the symptoms of botulism food poising about 1-2 days after having eaten the food that was contaminated with the botulism bacteria. Early signs of botulism food poisoning are:
- Extreme fatigue
- Weakness in your muscles
- Constant dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Blurry vision
- Hard to swallow, speak and breathe
Those are some of the most common symptoms associated with botulism food poisoning but the list goes on with stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea and lots of muscles weakness.
If symptoms progress the person has to be hospitalized and may have to use a respirator because the muscles become so weak that it is difficult to breathe on your own.
Botulism food poisoning is mainly found in meat, fish and mushrooms. If after eating any of these foods you start to experience food poisoning symptoms, it is best you consult with your doctor to discard botulism. The sooner botulism food poisoning is treated the more chances you have of a speedy recovery.
Infants and children are also affected by botulism food poisoning and it is best to seek immediate medical attention if you see your child experiencing these symptoms.
Because botulism is so sever and fatal, there are also botulism attorneys, if you became ill through food from a restaurant you can legally get compensation for medical expenses and loss of work.