History

The course of fish poisoning describes the duration and sequence of the individual symptoms. However, this is highly dependent on the person affected and the pathogen with which the fish was contaminated. The duration and type of symptoms differ again in the case of poisoning by a toxin (venom), compared to transmission by a pathogen.

In most cases it is a transmission with a pathogen. This can occur if the fish is stored incorrectly and prepared unhygienically. This poisoning takes at least one hour to cause nausea, abdominal cramps and headaches in the body.

Afterwards, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, weakness and subsequently cardiovascular problems can occur for hours or days. In severe cases, medical help must be sought, since the loss of fluid can hardly be compensated for by drinking alone. The course of the disease then depends on the success of the treatment and the pathogen.

In the case of Ciguatera, in addition to the typical gastrointestinal symptoms, visual disturbances and muscle pain also occur. If fish poisoning with a dangerous poison is suspected, close monitoring in a hospital is essential. Even after a few days, sudden deterioration and circulatory problems can still occur. Irregular pupils, fast or slow heart rate, tingling in the extremities and heavy sweating after eating fish may indicate acute poisoning.

Poisoning through transmission with a pathogen:
Poisoning by a toxin in fish:

Duration

The duration depends strongly on the type of poisoning, the timing of the treatment and the individual response to the therapy. The duration until the first symptoms appear can be between one hour and several days in bacterially contaminated fish. In the case of acute fish poisoning, a doctor should be consulted as soon as possible so that a targeted therapy can be initiated quickly.

In these cases the healing process can be advanced as quickly as possible. Some fish poisonings are cured after 2-3 days, only weakness and exhaustion remain for a few days.Poisoning by food poisons can also be cured within a few days if they are immediately subjected to therapy. In the case of persistent bacterial pathogens, the duration can take some time.

In these cases a therapy of several weeks may be necessary. Many fish poisonings subside completely. Only rarely does the disease cause long-term damage. Mostly, however, in these cases poisons are behind it. They can lead to long-term neurological failures, in very rare cases, especially if left untreated, they can also lead to death.