How to Tackle Food Poisoning
Consumption of food containing bacteria or virus, results in food poisoning. The effects may be immediate or late in appearance, depending upon the intensity of your immunity power and the strength of the bacteria or virus. Sometimes the symptoms of food poisoning may appear within one hour of consumption. In few cases however it may take 1-2 days to show indications of food poisoning.
Poisoning of food reduces the body fluids at an alarming rate, thus care must be taken to ensure that the lost water is replaced in the body.
Some commonly seen symptoms are…
Vomiting
Often the food responsible for the poisoning is vomited out as a whole, making it easier for us to find out the source of the poisoning.
Stomach ache, loose motion
The pain gets concentrated towards the centre of the stomach; it is very painful.
It is through loose motion, that the body fluids are lost. A lot of weakness is experienced thereafter.
Headache, fever
They do not follow the above in all cases. After loss of body fluids, the body temperature gets imbalanced, resulting in fever or headache.
Unconsciousness
This is experienced only in extreme cases.
What needs to be done, on such occasions are discussed below:
• Complete rest is to be taken. Lie on the bed and relax your muscles.
• Drink lots of water. Fruit juices, tender coconut water are very helpful. Water content must be increased in the body. Light tea may be in taken too. It refreshes the body as a whole.
• Make a mixture of a teaspoon of salt, 2-3 spoons of sugar in one litre of water. Drink this water at regular intervals, it helps in rehydration.
• Wash your face and hands in light warm water. It relieves you of your weakness.
• If you feel hungry, go for light food items. These are easier to digest.
• If, you feel sick, even after 24 hrs, consult a doctor immediately.
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