Food Poisoning Treatment
There are two types of general food poisoning treatments,
home treatment and medical treatment.
If your food poisoning symptoms are not severe then you can
treat yourself at home, here are a couple of helpful food poisoning treatments
for relief:
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- Drink lots of clear fluids
- Stick to eating soups and bread, no solids or heavy foods.
- Dilute Gatorade in water, drinking it without water can be to strong on your
stomach and make diarrhea worse.
- When you feel better, keep on eating a light diet.
- Avoid drinking anything but water and tea. Don't drink sugary beverages. Make
sure what you drink is at room temperature, not too hot or too cold.
If symptoms persist for over a week or worsen in a couple of
days then it is best that you consult with your doctor for stronger food
poisoning treatments.
Food poisoning treatments may vary depending on your symptoms
but overall you should stick to drinking plenty of clear fluids and get lots of
rest. Remember that if symptoms continue for over a week, then you should seek
food poisoning treatment with your doctor.
The worst type of food poisoning is
called botulism food poisoning. This illness can take control
of your muscles and nerves, making them weaker as the bacteria moves along your
bloodstream and ultimately becoming fatal.
One starts to experience the symptoms of botulism
food poising about 1-2 days after having eaten the food that was
contaminated with the botulism bacteria. Early signs of botulism food poisoning
are:
- Extreme fatigue
- Weakness in your muscles
- Constant dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Blurry vision
- Hard to swallow, speak and breathe
Those are some of the most common symptoms associated with
botulism food poisoning but the list goes on with stomach cramps, vomiting,
diarrhea and lots of muscles weakness.
If symptoms progress the person has to be hospitalized and
may have to use a respirator because the muscles become so weak that it is
difficult to breathe on your own.
Botulism food poisoning is mainly found in meat, fish and mushrooms. If
after eating any of these foods you start to experience food poisoning
symptoms, it is best you consult with your doctor to discard botulism.
The sooner botulism food poisoning is treated the more chances
you have of a speedy recovery.
Infants and children are also affected by botulism
food poisoning and it is best to seek immediate medical attention if
you see your child experiencing these symptoms.
Because botulism is so sever and fatal,
there are also botulism attorneys, if you became ill through food
from a restaurant you can legally get compensation for medical expenses and
loss of work
Food Poisoning Causes
Getting statistics on the causes of food poisoning is a bit
hard for doctors because not everyone reports poisoning cases since most are
mild cases that are treated at home. Also when a patient does consult their
doctor for food poisoning treatment, the cause of the food poisoning is not
always addressed just the symptoms and treatments.
However the known food poisoning causes are split into 2
categories:
Infectious Agents: made up of viruses, bacteria and
parasites.
Toxic Agents: Made up of poison mushrooms, exotic foods prepared wrong and
pesticides.
Also, food poisoning results from the lack of hygiene during
the preparation of the food. Many cooks do not wear gloves and some don't even
wash their hands! But not just the cooks are responsible, the storage of the
food at home and restaurants as well is important. Foods that are not stored at
correct temperatures can become infected with a bacterium which leads to food
poisoning.
A couple of other food poisoning causes:
- Undercooked meat.
- Dirty cooking utensils such as unwashed knives.
- Raw or uncooked eggs
- Salads prepared with wrongly stored vegetables.
- Raw food such as oysters and other fish products.
So remember to always keep your kitchen area clean and foods stored in the correct place. Check expiration dates and throw away foods that look unhealthy. When eating out, make sure the restaurant is clean and follows hygiene rules.
What is Food Poisoning?
Almost 1 out of every 10 people will suffer from food
poisoning. Germs and bacteria can easily contaminate the food that we eat, it
can get contaminated in our kitchen, while preparing the food or even from the
animal or place it came from.
You can get food poisoning by eating foods that have been
contaminated with germs, toxins and bacteria. This is due to lack of hygiene in
preparation, storage or from where the food came from.
Food poisoning symptoms can vary but the most common are
stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and fever. You will start to notice
symptoms 6 to a day after having eaten the contaminated food. In most cases
food poisoning can be treated at home.
If you notice that food poisoning symptoms become worse or
they last for more than 2 weeks, then it is recommended you see your doctor.
Though most cases of food poisoning are easy to treat, there is botulism food poisoning which can be deadly. That is why it is very important to eat in clean places and make sure your food is prepared in a hygienic area as well. This is hard to do when eating out because all foods can look normal but microscopic germs and bacteria can already have contaminated the food.
How
Long Does Food Poisoning Last?
Food poisoning can last anywhere from 1 day to 2 weeks, it
all depends on the type of food poisoning you have.
The most common type of food poisoning is staph food
poisoning and it only lasts for 1-2 days at the most.
Recovery from food poisoning can be an additional 5-6 days,
it is best to follow a light diet after food poisoning symptoms are over.
You should consult with your doctor if food poisoning lasts
more than 2 weeks. Also if you have been vomiting for more than 1 day, you have
severe diarrhea, you are pregnant or you have intense stomach cramps you should
definitely see your doctor.
If you see food poisoning symptoms develop into severe
dehydration, dry mouth, increasing heartbeat, dizziness and little or no
urinations then it is important you immediately go to the hospital.
Remember harmless food poisoning will only last a couple of
day, if food poisoning is lasting for more than 1-2 weeks then you should see
your doctor to get diagnosed and treated.
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