Symptoms Of Listeria

Tremors And Convulsions

Tremors and convulsions mean a person has a much more severe version of listeria. It will vary from patient to patient. Some individuals may just notice their hand shakes slightly now and then, or their entire body may twitch. The main similarity between all of these symptoms is the patient's muscles are moving without the patient trying to control them.

Tremors and convulsions are signs listeria has started to affect the nerves. It is often accompanied by disorientation, seizures, and other symptoms of encephalitis. If a person with listeria is experiencing involuntary muscle contractions, it is important to get medical treatment as soon as possible. When the listeria infection has reached this state, the patient is in danger of going into septic shock due to the widespread infection, and are at risk for brain damage.

Diarrhea

Diarrhea can be an indicator of a listeria infection, but it's also a symptom of dozens of other issues. An individual with diarrhea will experience loose and watery bowel movements that may be difficult to control. When the underlying cause is an infection like listeria, the bowel movements might be more frequent than usual. Diarrhea isn't often a cause for concern, as most cases don't last for more than a few days. But ongoing diarrhea can be an indicator of another serious problem, like a persistent infection or illness.

The main hallmark of diarrhea is loose and watery stools. Affected individuals might also deal with pain and cramping in the abdomen, bloating, and nausea. The urge to have a bowel movement might become urgent. If individuals experience diarrhea that dehydrates them, leads to severe rectal or abdominal pain, causes black or bloody stools, or leads to a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit, it's time to talk to a doctor.