Food poisoning and sore throat

Improper preparation, storage and/or serving of food may attract bacteria or bacteria, leading to very unpleasant conditions: food poisoning. Although vomiting is one of the most common symptoms of food poisoning, some bacteria that cause food poisoning are known to cause sore throat and flu-like symptoms. If you have a sore throat during or after food poisoning, there are some treatments that can reduce your symptoms. When you suspect food poisoning, be sure to talk to your doctor, because some kinds of food can be fatal.

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span= "article-image_u caption-inner"> vomiting caused by food poisoning can cause sore throat. (Image: stockbyte/stockbyte/getty images)

Vomiting

Eating contaminated food may cause immediate gastric rejection, leading to severe nausea and vomiting. Although the symptoms usually subside within 24 hours, vomiting of gastric juice can cause sore throats. Gastric juice is highly acidic and may cause dysphagia and pain. After the food poisoning subsides, you can take measures to alleviate the pain symptoms.

Treats vomiting-related sore throats

If your throat feels itchy, sore and dry after experiencing food poisoning, you can use some treatments to relieve the pain. Once you can tolerate fluids, drink as much water as possible to restore fluid balance and relieve pain. Drinks containing electrolytes, such as sports drinks, also help restore sodium and potassium losses after food poisoning. In addition, use a humidifier or a cold atomizer to restore moisture to your throat. Avoiding smoking, alcohol and caffeine can also help reduce dry throats. Bacteria associated with food poisoning sometimes cause sore throat and throat. This is true for Streptococcus pyogenes. Symptoms associated with the bacteria take about 12 to 72 hours to show up, including sore throat, fever, nausea, vomiting, nasal congestion and rash. Another bacterium, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, can cause sore throat, nasal inflammation, fever, chills, dysphagia and general discomfort. The symptoms of these two bacteria are very similar to those of streptococcal laryngitis and influenza. Therefore, your doctor may suggest that you have a throat culture or wipe your throat with a cotton swab to determine the type of bacteria growing in your throat. Treatment of Bacterial Laryngitis

If the bacteria caused by food poisoning are the cause of your laryngitis, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to kill the bacteria and alleviate your symptoms. The full course of treatment with this antibiotic is important to ensure that the bacteria are completely eradicated. Since bacterial-related food poisoning is highly contagious, it is important to determine the source of contaminated food to prevent further infection. In addition, you should observe prudent hygiene habits, such as washing your hands after every cough.