Treatment for Chronic chemical food poisoning

Chemical food poisoning is becoming one of the major concerns for the society these days. Most of the intentional or accidental poisoning that are taking place are caused because of chemicals. Most cases of chemical food poisoning take place at homes. Small children, toddlers and infants are the ones who are at the highest risk for being prone to the accidental food poisoning.

Chronic chemical food poisoning is the one that takes place at a slow pace and stays for a longer period of time.

Diseases that are caused by chronic food poisoning

There are many diseases and troubles that are caused because of the chronic food poisoning such as cancer, allergies, chronic fatigue, memory loss, behavioral disorders, multiple chemical sensitivity, learning disorders, children birth defects and developmental abnormalities.

Diagnosis

It becomes extremely difficult for the physician to diagnose chronic chemical food poisoning. Lab tests may be conducted for finding out the cause of the chemical food poisoning. In almost all the cases of chemical food poisoning, blood and urine tests are carried out.

Treatment

Most of the people with chronic chemical food poisoning are unable to recover until treatment from a physician is obtained. But there are some of the cases also where in the recovery process is made quicker with the replacement of electrolytes and other fluids. After the symptoms start appearing, it is considered must for the patient to start the consumption of fluids in large quantities. If the fluids cannot be digested or tolerated by the patient, it is considered best to move the person under medical supervision where the condition can be controlled by providing them intravenous fluids.

Also it is considered wise to get the stomach rid of the toxic substances in the least possible time. Detoxification diet is the best way to get rid of the toxins in the body. Otherwise vomiting can also work the same for the removal of toxins. Also in the severe cases, the doctors might also provide the patient with specific treatment if the name of toxin is known to them.

Prevention

It is essential for the patient and the family members to avoid including contaminated fish in their diet. It is recommended to the pregnant women to avoid the consumption of tuna more than 7oz in a week. It is advisable as the large fishes can have mercury in large amounts that can be damaging for the fetus that is developing inside the mother’s womb.

The use of organic food should be encouraged otherwise it is considered good to remove the toxins before consuming the food. Vegetables and fruits must also be washed properly before eating. This can be done easily with a mild acid such as diluted vinegar to remove all the chemicals that were sustained by the vegetables and fruits.

Acute chemical food poisoning

Food poisoning is currently one of the most common health hazards that we face on a daily basis. The reasons for this vary from improper preservation or handling of food products to a general lack of awareness of how to eat healthy. Food poisoning is a medical condition, which in certain situations will require emergent medical attention and an accurate understanding of the circumstances through which such an incidence occurred. Acute food poisoning generally takes place because of the mishandled food or inappropriate food handling. The symptoms for acute food poisoning are, in most of the cases, manifested within the 48 hours of consumption of the allegedly contaminated or poisoned food product.

Possibilities of food poisoning

Accidental ingestion of various common household food products, which have been contaminated by some reason, is one of the major reasons that account for acute food poisoning. Children under the age of five are mostly affected by this category of acute food poisoning as their immune system would be in the process of development, and they are very susceptible to viral or bacterial infections. Moreover, they cannot make a sound judgment with regards to the kind of food that is healthy for them, so they end up getting infected by ingesting contaminated material.

Though there are numerous other reasons that can be used for determining acute food poisoning, accidental ingestion is one of the major contributors.

Signs and symptoms of acute food poisoning

Acute food poisoning is one of the varieties of chemical food poisoning that is relatively hard to accurately diagnose, as the determining factors for such a diagnosis are too varied. Although symptoms are relatively the same for all types of food poisoning, the symptoms of acute food poisoning are quick to be manifested and are extremely uncomfortable. Some of the most common symptoms that can be seen in the patient include change in the skin colour, unusual behaviour, sweating, headaches, blurred vision, difficulty in breathing, irritation in skin, eyes and throat, nausea, diarrhoea, odour in breath and difficulty in standing straight and walking.

Abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea are some of the most common symptoms that are seen in every patient suffering from acute food poisoning. Also, vomiting is considered to be one of the very first symptoms that are shown in acute food poisoning. Vomiting occurs frequently that can also be accompanied by blood streaks after a while. Diarrhea is generally shown after abdominal pain and vomiting or nausea. The patient suffering from acute foods poisoning begins to experience frequent watery stools that can also be accompanied by mucus and blood in some severe cases.

Diagnosis if acute food poisoning

At times when there is an outbreak of acute food poisoning, the diagnosis is not at all difficult. The identity of the poison is easily known to the parents whose child has been affected or to the patient. Consulting a physician is the best solution for administering the necessary treatment required. It largely depends upon the amount of the toxic substances present in the body as well as the signs and symptoms shown by the patients.

Treatment for acute food poisoning

Acute food poisoning can be manifested in people with various levels of severity. The levels of severity can differ from patient to patient even if the infection took place at the same time. The mild acute food poisoning cases require medication depending upon the symptoms that are shown whereas the severe cases require immediate treatment as there are chances patient may risk losing their life.

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