365Telugu.com online news,July 27,2023:Food poisoning: Food poisoning is a type of infection, which is spread by bacteria, virus or fungus. When one eats any food infected with bacteria or fungus, these bacteria destroy the good bacteria in the stomach.
Due to this the digestion process becomes worse. Mostly it is caused by eating dirty water, expired packaged food, overcooked food. Let’s know more information about food poisoning.
When does food spoil?
According to information, when the temperature is more than 32 to 35 degree Celsius, bacteria and fungus start to grow. Several studies have found that temperatures above 37 degrees are very favorable for bacteria or fungus. Because of this, food spoils quickly in hot weather. That is why nutritionists suggest to eat only fresh food.
Symptoms of food poisoning
Health experts say that symptoms like extreme pain in the stomach, vomiting-diarrhea every half an hour, indigestion, headache, extreme fatigue, weakness and fever after eating anything can be a symptom of food poisoning. It can occur at any age, but the problem is more common in children.
What to do in the case of food poisoning..?
- Keep taking coconut water, lemon juice, glucose, electrolyte powder solution to avoid water shortage in the body. Eat only light food. Banana contains potassium, which relieves diarrhoea. If you take ginger juice mixed with water at home, you will get relief from stomach ache. Roast and grind cumin and drink it with curd, buttermilk or raita. Avoid milk and non-veg.
When to go to the doctor for food poisoning..?
If you have vomiting after eating something, fever with diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, frequent vomiting, dry mouth, rashes on the body, then if such problems persist for more than three days.. you should go to the doctor immediately.
Remember these things to avoid food poisoning.
The eating area and utensils should be kept clean.
The risk of fungus is high in spices and grains. Always keep salted biscuits in the box. Use packaged food before the expiration date. Do not use dough that has softened after 12 hours.
Wash hands thoroughly before preparing food. Do not keep raw food and cooked food together in the fridge. Keep food covered in the fridge, otherwise there is a risk of bacteria growth. Wash and dry vegetable cutting boards, knives and wooden utensils thoroughly.
Note : Before following the methods, instructions mentioned in this article, take the advice of a doctor or a concerned specialist.