In particular, Belinda has a broad range of experience with weight management, diabetes, oncology, high cholesterol, malnutrition, childhood nutrition and gastrointestinal disorders. [entwellbeing.com.au]

[…] pain Pruritus of skin, hives (without wealing or skin swelling) Palpitations, an unusual “thumping, pounding heart sensation” Dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision Dry mouth, swelling of tongue and face And rarely chest tightness and possibly even dyspnea [jfsem.org]

Other symptoms included nausea, vomiting, sweating, burning throat, pharyngeal constriction, peppery taste, and abdominal cramps. All symptoms resolved within 24 hours of onset. [cdc.gov]

The diagnosis of scombroid fish poisoning could be misdiagnosed as food allergy or bacterial food poisoning if physicians are not aware of such poisoning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Scombroid food poisoning Other names Scombrotoxin fish poisoning, scombroid syndrome, Seafood Network Information Center Center for Disease Control: Food Poisonings from Marine Toxins DermNet reactions/scombroid [en.wikipedia.org]

This type of food poisoning is not caused by a virus or bacteria. Symptoms of scombroid poisoning The symptoms of this particular type of food poisoning appear very quickly. In some cases, they occur within a few minutes of eating the infected fish. [medic8.com]

The type of fish implicated in this food poisoning are mainly of the scombroid type; tuna, mackerel, skipjack and albacore. Some non-scombroid fish such as mahimahi, bluefish, anchovies, and herring have been implicated. [outbreaknewstoday.com]

Clinical manifestation consisted of hyperemia, particularly on the face and neck (94.7%), nausea and vomiting (17.0%), abdominal pain (17.0%), pruritus (4.3%), headache and dizziness (4.3%) and diarrhea (3.2%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment includes medication to stop the vomiting, IV fluids to replace those lost from vomiting and diarrhea, and in severe cases the drug mannitol to help reduce neurological symptoms such as dizziness, numbness and misperception of cold. [drweil.com]

[…] might receive medication to stop the vomiting, as well as IV fluids to replace lost fluids from vomiting and diarrhea. [disabled-world.com]

Moreover, patients are often given IV fluids as they may become dehydrated from vomiting. [emedicinehealth.com]

If symptoms continue, your doctor may tell you to take either an antihistamine or a medicine to prevent vomiting, or both. [fairview.org]

Clinical manifestation consisted of hyperemia, particularly on the face and neck (94.7%), nausea and vomiting (17.0%), abdominal pain (17.0%), pruritus (4.3%), headache and dizziness (4.3%) and diarrhea (3.2%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

After consuming contaminated mussels or clams, a person will most likely experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. [disabled-world.com]

Symptoms usually develop immediately after eating and can include flushing, hives and itching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and, in severe cases, breathing problems. [drweil.com]

Spoiled fish, the result of poor food handling practices, can also cause dramatic gastrointestinal symptoms – nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. [poison.org]

Scombroid Poisoning Symptoms Symptoms of scombroid poisoning generally begin 1 hour after ingestion of the poison and include: Nausea Vomiting Flushing Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Headache. [webmd.com]

Clinical manifestation consisted of hyperemia, particularly on the face and neck (94.7%), nausea and vomiting (17.0%), abdominal pain (17.0%), pruritus (4.3%), headache and dizziness (4.3%) and diarrhea (3.2%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms usually develop immediately after eating and can include flushing, hives and itching, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and, in severe cases, breathing problems. [drweil.com]

After consuming contaminated mussels or clams, a person will most likely experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. [disabled-world.com]

Spoiled fish, the result of poor food handling practices, can also cause dramatic gastrointestinal symptoms – nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. [poison.org]

The clinical picture is secondary to histamine toxicity, manifested as flushing, headache, palpitations, and abdominal cramps. The diagnosis is established on the basis of these typical clinical manifestations and fish-ingestion history. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms of scombroid poisoning typically include facial flushing, sweating, rash, a burning or peppery taste in the mouth, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Symptoms usually disappear within several hours without medical intervention. [epi.publichealth.nc.gov]

Scombroid Poisoning Symptoms Symptoms of scombroid poisoning generally begin 1 hour after ingestion of the poison and include: Nausea Vomiting Flushing Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Headache. [webmd.com]

Symptoms included skin rash (two persons), headache (two), diarrhea (three), and abdominal cramping (three), with onset occurring 35--150 minutes after tuna consumption. [cdc.gov]

About 25% had abnormal vital signs; two patients developed hypotension. Treatment was supportive and included mainly H1-antagonists (65.2%) and fluids (13%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When to Seek Medical Care for Scombroid Poisoning A severe or prolonged reaction ( hypotension, shortness of breath, tongue or throat swelling) requires medical treatment as soon as possible; this could be a medical emergency. [emedicinehealth.com]

Physical signs may include a diffuse blanching erythema, tachycardia, wheezing and hypotension or hypertension. People with asthma are more vulnerable to respiratory problems such as wheezing or bronchospasm. [entwellbeing.com.au]

Beta agonists, epinephrine and intravenous hydration may be administered to treat any serious effects such as angioedema, wheezing or hypotension. [calpoison.org]

The usual symptoms for scombroid fish poisoning were observed in cases, i.e. flushing (85.9%), headache (83.1%), rapid/weak pulse (59.1%) and diarrhoea (47.9%). Symptoms occurred from within a few minutes to up to 3 h following the meal. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Onset of the reaction is usually abrupt and commonly associated with a prominent flush resembling a sunburn. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The rash is a form of urticaria, but unlike an allergic reaction, there is no wealing (skin swelling). [dermnetnz.org]

CLINICAL FEATURES Histamine does not change the smell or appearance of the affected fish Symptoms begin within 10 to 90 minutes after ingestion flushing, rash, urticaria (generally widespread erythema, usually lacking wheals), palpitations, headache, [lifeinthefastlane.com]

[…] burning-peppery taste sensations in the mouth and throat dizziness nausea headache tachycardia cold-like symptoms Additional symptoms The above symptoms can advance to: facial rash torso or body rash: The rash associated with scombroid poisoning is a form of urticaria [entwellbeing.com.au]

About 15 minutes after ingestion all had begun to experience generalised urticaria, palpitations, and felt hot. None had a history of urticaria or hypersensitivity. On arrival three of five patients were tachycardic and tachypnoeic. [emj.bmj.com]

Facial flushing and possibly nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and urticaria occur within a few minutes of eating and resolve within 24 h. Symptoms are often mistaken for those of a seafood allergy. [merckmanuals.com]

Clinical manifestation consisted of hyperemia, particularly on the face and neck (94.7%), nausea and vomiting (17.0%), abdominal pain (17.0%), pruritus (4.3%), headache and dizziness (4.3%) and diarrhea (3.2%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

She also complained of pruritus and a restless feeling. Her face became flushed soon after her meal. Her friend who also ate tuna had similar symptoms. The patient was healthy with no medical problems. [calpoison.org]

Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea last 6 to 17 h; then, pruritus, paresthesias, headache, myalgia, reversal of hot and cold sensation, and face pain may occur. [merckmanuals.com]

Throbbing generalized headache Nausea and vomiting Diarrhea Generalized abdominal cramps, following initial Epigastric pain Pruritus of skin, hives (without wealing or skin swelling) Palpitations, an unusual “thumping, pounding heart sensation” Dizziness [jfsem.org]

[…] acute neurological disease manifested by transient gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting) occurring within 12 hours of ingestion, followed within hours by neurological symptoms (perioral and limb paresthesia, tooth pain, pruritus [the-travel-doctor.com]

CLINICAL FEATURES Histamine does not change the smell or appearance of the affected fish Symptoms begin within 10 to 90 minutes after ingestion flushing, rash, urticaria (generally widespread erythema, usually lacking wheals), palpitations, headache, [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Physical signs may include a diffuse blanching erythema, tachycardia, wheezing and hypotension or hypertension. People with asthma are more vulnerable to respiratory problems such as wheezing or bronchospasm. [entwellbeing.com.au]

Erythema was noted over all their faces and trunk. The concurrent presentation of five such cases to A&E roused the suspicion of the attending registrar who diagnosed histamine fish poisoning. [emj.bmj.com]

Symptoms of histamine fish poisoning may also include: Flushing of skin, with deep confluent erythema unusually on upper body, and exacerbated by ultraviolet light or tanning beds. [jfsem.org]

The clinical picture is secondary to histamine toxicity, manifested as flushing, headache, palpitations, and abdominal cramps. The diagnosis is established on the basis of these typical clinical manifestations and fish-ingestion history. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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