Trichinella Spiralis Infection is Another Reason
Not to Eat Raw or Uncooked Meat

Trichinella Spiralis is a worm that is frequently found in the intestines of people who have eaten raw or under cooked meat products like pork. Ingesting this worm leads to a condition called trichinellosis. Once ingested, the Trichinella Spiralis worm multiplies and will eat through the intestinal wall and start feasting on a person’s lymphatic system and their blood supply. It’s this puncture through the intestine that prompts waste to enter the bloodstream of the infected host. After a couple of days, the first round of symptoms starts to occur. These symptoms include nausea, increased perspiration, fever, frequent diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, and consistent discomfort in the abdominal area.

Since most people self-diagnose those symptoms to be a stomach virus or something less severe, the trichinellosis infection is often left untreated. Even doctors sometimes misdiagnose a Trichinella Spiralis infection. After a week of being infected with trichinellosis, the body will start to swell. Typically, edema of the face will be more prevalent. At this point in the infection, intense muscle pain, labored breathing, weak blood pressure, possible nerve disorders and even heart damage can occur. Unfortunately, those who wait too long to be treated for a Trichinella Spiralis infection can die as a consequence of kidney failure, intensified respiratory complication, and stoppage of the heart.

Contact your physician immediately should you suspect that you or someone you know may have come into contact with Trichinella Spiralis.