What is Food Poisoning?

 Food Poisoning:

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Sometimes due to some carelessness in eating, food poisoning problem arises. Due to which, along with weakness, you also feel tired and find it difficult to eat certain foods. Let's know about food poisoning-

Food poisoning

It is a bacterial disease caused by eating old, spoiled or contaminated food. Food poisoning occurs when bacteria or its toxins enter our stomach and cause an intestinal infection.

Due to food poisoning

The main reason is contaminated food, cutting and cooking vegetables with dirty hands. Eating uncovered food can also cause food poisoning.

Symptoms

Nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration. But when other symptoms such as fainting, lethargy, low blood pressure and dehydration result in decreased urination, contact your doctor immediately.

Bacteria

These bacteria and viruses are most active in the summer season. The reason for this is the flies and mosquitoes in the environment.

Treatment

In most cases, the problem of food poisoning resolves itself after a short period of time. But sometimes the situation can be dire. For which the doctor gives ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) solution for immediate relief and antibiotics if required.

To save

Always eat fresh and hot food. Eat more home cooked meals. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after preparing and eating food. Avoid market licks, juices or cut fruits. Refrigerated food should be eaten only after heating.