Three Ways Food Poisoning Can Change Your Life

 Posted on January 25, 2016 in Food Poisoning

Usually, food poisoning resolves itself within a few days or a week. After eating a contaminated food product, you might experience some unpleasant symptoms and have to miss a day or two of work but generally, these effects are fairly short-lived. However, not everyone is so lucky.
Pregnant women, the elderly, individuals with weakened immune systems, and young children can face far more severe health complications caused by food poisoning. If you are a member of one of these groups or a parent of a young child, be mindful of the ways that food poisoning can become a life-altering illness for you or your child.

Your Kidneys Could Fail

Hemolytic uremic syndrome is a condition that occurs when the red blood cells are damaged prematurely and they kidneys become overburdened by the process of discarding them. This is perhaps the most serious health complication that can occur as a result of food poisoning. Hemolytic uremic syndrome is linked to E.coli, which can be transmitted to humans through contaminated meat or contact with the feces of an infected human or animal.

You Could Become Dangerously Dehydrated

Dehydration is a symptom of food poisoning that can lead to other symptoms. In itself, dehydration can be remedied by drinking water and consuming other fluids. The complications that arise as a result of dehydration are the issues to be concerned about.
Severe dehydration can result in convulsions, muscle contractions in the limbs, low blood pressure, fainting, and heart failure. A severely dehydrated individual can go into hypovolemic shock, which can result in death if he or she does not receive immediate medical attention. Vomiting and diarrhea are quick ways for the body to lose water. If you are suffering from either of these symptoms, take in as much fluid as you can to prevent dehydration.

You Could be Saddled with Debt

Your health should always come first. Get the medical attention you need when you are sick and worry about paying it later – if your illness happened because of another party's negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for your medical bills. Medical bills are not the only way you can suffer financially as a result of food poisoning. By having to take time off from work to recover, you might not only lose wages, but miss opportunities for advancement.
Seek compensation for these debts with help from an experienced personal injury attorney. If you do not receive compensation, you could potentially suffer financial hardship and even face bankruptcy because of your debt.

Work With a Chicago Food Poisoning Attorney

If you or your child have suffered from food poisoning because of another party's negligence, consider seeking compensation through a personal injury claim. Contact our team of experienced food poisoning attorneys at Newland & Newland, LLP today to schedule your initial legal consultation with us. Do not wait to schedule your free legal consultation with our firm – we can help you get the money you need to cover your expenses when you are suffering from food poisoning.