Jakarta (ANTARA) - Food poisoning can occur after someone consumes\ncontaminated food or drink. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain\nand fever are among the common symptoms.<\/p>\n
Complaints usually appear within hours to several days after\nconsuming the food that was the source of contamination. Most cases\nimprove with home care, but the loss of large amounts of fluid through\nvomiting and diarrhoea must be watched closely, as it can lead to\ndehydration.<\/p>\n
If several people experience similar complaints after eating\ntogether, the following first aid measures can be taken.<\/p>\n
Vomiting and diarrhoea cause the body to lose a great deal of fluid.\nGive plain water slowly, in small but frequent amounts, especially if\nthe sufferer still feels nauseous.<\/p>\n
Do not force drinking large amounts at once, as this can trigger\nvomiting again.<\/p>\n
Oralit, or oral rehydration solution, can help replace the fluids and\nelectrolytes lost through vomiting or diarrhoea.<\/p>\n
The solution should be prepared and consumed according to the\ninstructions on the packaging. If the sufferer has certain health\nconditions or suffers severe dehydration, medical treatment is\nrequired.<\/p>\n
Once the nausea begins to subside, the sufferer can resume eating\naccording to their ability. Choose small portions of food that are easy\nfor the body to tolerate.<\/p>\n
Overly fatty or spicy foods should be avoided temporarily if they\nmake the complaints worse.<\/p>\n
The body needs time to recover after experiencing vomiting or\ndiarrhoea. Therefore, the sufferer should rest and avoid forcing\nthemselves to carry out heavy activities.<\/p>\n
For the time being, avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, fizzy drinks\nand very sweet drinks. Some of these beverages can make digestive\ncomplaints more uncomfortable or worsen diarrhoea.<\/p>\n
Medication to stop diarrhoea is not always suitable for everyone. Its\nuse requires caution, especially in children or when the diarrhoea\ncontains blood or is accompanied by severe symptoms.<\/p>\n
Antibiotics should also not be taken indiscriminately, as some cases\nof food poisoning are caused by viruses or can improve without\nantibiotics. Medical treatment depends on the cause and the condition of\nthe sufferer.<\/p>\n
Dehydration can be marked by excessive thirst, a dry mouth, darker\nurine or reduced urine output, dizziness when standing, extreme fatigue,\nand confusion in more severe cases.<\/p>\n
If several people develop symptoms after eating the same food, the\nfood suspected of being the source of the problem should no longer be\nconsumed. Keep a record of the food eaten and the time symptoms\nappeared, as this can help health workers identify the likely source of\nthe incident.<\/p>\n
When should you see a doctor immediately?<\/p>\n
Food poisoning cannot always be managed at home. Medical help is\nneeded if the sufferer vomits continuously and is unable to keep fluids\ndown, shows signs of dehydration, has bloody diarrhoea, suffers severe\nabdominal pain, or if their condition deteriorates.<\/p>\n
Vomiting blood, confusion, difficulty breathing, loss of\nconsciousness or signs of severe dehydration are also conditions\nrequiring immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n
In young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune\nsystems or certain illnesses, the risk of complications from fluid loss\ncan be higher. Therefore, treatment should not be delayed if worrying\nsymptoms appear.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/seven-first-aid-measures-for-food-poisoning-1788753303", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }