Warning Signs Of Food Poisoning

Abdominal Pain

Food poisoning will often present with abdominal pain and cramping, which might occur alongside nausea and vomiting. However, abdominal pain is different from nausea. Nausea feels like it exists inside the digestive tract. By comparison, abdominal pain can occur in any area around the body's trunk. It might be difficult to pinpoint the specific source of the pain. Affected individuals may feel as if they have pain radiating from their muscles. Alternatively, it may feel like the source is more internal. 

Certain invading organisms are capable of making toxins inside the body. These toxins cause the lining of the intestines and stomach to become irritated. As the irritation increases, the chances of experiencing painful inflammation increase as well. Stomach or digestive tract inflammation can lead to pain and soreness that are different from nausea and unwellness. Cramping may also occur, since the muscles in the abdomen contract to move the contaminated matter through the body as fast as possible.