symptoms Food poisoning results from eating food contaminated with germs, bacteria, viruses, or even other harmful contaminants, which makes you feel sick and often requires treatment with medication.

In this article, We review the causes, symptoms, treatment of poisoning, and tips for preventing it Food poisoning, so follow us in the following lines.

What is food poisoning?

Food poisoning is a disease condition that results from eating food contaminated with germs such as bacteria or viruses, or even through other harmful contaminants such as chemicals. People suffering from food poisoning experience simple and sometimes severe and dangerous symptoms, but quickly complying with treatment brings improvement and recovery.  

Causes and sources of food poisoning

The causes of food poisoning are of two types: natural or artificial. We will learn about them in the points التالية:

• Natural mushrooms It is a toxin component and is sometimes found in some fish.
• البكتيريا Producing toxins, including salmonella and listeria.
• Parasites that infect food and water through contaminated hands, such as amoeba and tapeworms.
• Various insecticides Because it contains artificial substances that are harmful to health if mixed with food.
• Industrial chemicals that are transmitted through dirty hands, when put on food, are like poison.
• Norovirus, which is transmitted through food.

Sources of food poisoning

• Not cooking food adequately, especially meat and processed foods, as they contain bacteria and viruses.
• Eating spoiled food is food that has expired or is not stored properly, making it susceptible to harboring bacteria and viruses.
• Contaminated drinks and water that contain bacteria or harmful chemicals.
• Dirty cooking utensils are a suitable environment for bacteria and viruses to accumulate on them.
• Lack of cleanliness of hands while making food, or use of gloves that are not changed after every temporary stop from work and use of hands for other work.

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Discover the symptoms of food poisoning

There are different symptoms of food poisoning, some of which are common and frequently occurring, and others that are rare and also very dangerous, which require immediate therapeutic intervention. Here we will list for you the most prominent symptoms: كالتالي:

Common symptoms of food poisoning

• Vomiting.
• الإغماء.
• General fatigue of the body.
• Watery diarrhea.
• Abdominal pain.
• ارتفاع درجة حرارة الجسم.

Serious symptoms of food poisoning

• Diarrhea accompanied by blood or mucus.
• Vomiting accompanied by dark brown blood.
• Fainting and loss of consciousness for a long period of time.
• Weak vision.
• Acute and severe abdominal pain.
• Heaviness in moving the limbs of the body, especially the legs and arms.
• Severe shortness of breath.

Types of medications to treat food poisoning in pharmacies

There are many types of medications to treat food poisoning, but they differ according to the symptoms felt by the patient. So we will nThe medications will be presented to you according to the different classifications of symptoms of food poisoning, which are as follows:

Anti-nausea and anti-vomiting medications

• Metoclopramide.
• Ondansetron.
• Domperidone.

Diarrhea treatment medications

• Loperamide.
• Atropine.

Bacterial antibiotic medications

• سيبروفلوكساسين (Ciprofloxacin).
• Azithromycin.

Solutions to replace fluids in the body

• Ringer’s solution.
• Sodium Chloride solution.

Antitoxins

• Activated charcoal.

alert: You must consult a doctor before choosing or taking any medication to treat the symptoms of food poisoning, as each case may require specific treatment based on the cause and symptoms, and here we recommend Al Mousa Hospital to contact them for a medical examination. To know The appropriate medication that does not conflict with any other diseases or medications you have.

Tips to avoid food poisoning

There are many preventive tips to avoid food poisoning and they consist of things to do before, during and after eating food, so they will be listed here carefully for you to follow in order to protect yourself and your family, The instructions and advice were as follows:

First: food preparation time

• Wash hands well with soap and water. 
• Clean surfaces on which food is prepared well.
• Wash fruits and vegetables well before using them in food.
• Use clean and sterilized tools to prepare food.
• Separate raw foods from cooked foods to avoid contamination.
• Cook food well, especially all types of meat and fish.

Second: The time of eating and after it

• Eat fresh food and avoid food stored for long periods of time so that it does not spoil.
• Avoid foods that are contaminated, have an unpleasant odor, or have changed their natural color.
• Do not eat raw foods or undercooked food.
• Store leftover food after packaging in the refrigerator or freezer in the correct manner.
• Avoid leaving food on surfaces without covering it well.

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Al-Mousa’s instructions for immediate response to food poisoning

• We recommend drinking enough fluids to avoid dehydration.
• It is preferable to eat light food on the stomach.
• If normal symptoms persist for a period of time of more than 4 continuous hours, or if symptoms and their degree of severity increase, you must immediately contact us, and a full medical team will examine your condition and give treatment, medical advice, and serious follow-up until you recover.   

Frequently asked questions about the symptoms of food poisoning

Can I treat myself for food poisoning at home?

You cannot do that, but if even normal symptoms of food poisoning appear, you must go to the hospital, so as not to be exposed to increased dehydration or an increase in blood pressure. temperature The body temperature is above 38.5 degrees, or a lot of  vomiting and diarrhea for a long time, which causes danger to you, so to be safe, you must contact the doctor to take the appropriate medication and in the correct amounts for your condition. 

When do symptoms of food poisoning appear on an infected person?

Symptoms appear on the infected person in the case of food poisoning with bacteria and viruses, usually from 4 to 48 hours, while if the food contamination is from a chemical source, he is likely to feel symptoms and fatigue immediately after eating the poisoned food.

Does food poisoning cause death?

Yes, food poisoning can cause death in some cases. This depends on several factors, the most important of which is the state of the infected person’s immune system, the amount of food contamination, and the type of bacteria or virus, in addition to the delay in receiving treatment that can cause dangerous complications.

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