The human body can not always work perfectly. The reasons for this can be very different. In this article I want to talk about what is the intoxication of the body. Signs, symptoms and ways to get rid of the problem - this will be discussed later.
What it is?
At the very beginning, you need to understand the concepts that are used in this article. So, general intoxication of the body is a painful condition in which harmful substances of endogenous nature or exogenous toxins act on the human body.
Causes of occurrence
Why can intoxication occur? Symptoms of this problem may be due to the following reasons:
- External environment. This is the most common cause of intoxication. In this case, you can get poisoned with chemicals, heavy metals, poisons of plants, animals, decomposition products of living microorganisms, low-quality products, as well as drugs (in case of overdose).
- Endogenous intoxication of the body can occur in case of violation of the integrity of the tissues of the human body. So, this can occur as a result of burns, injuries, radiation injuries.
- The body can be affected by toxins in the event of its own failure. Example: with renal failure, uremic intoxication, or metabolic disorders, is possible.
About types of toxemia
It should also be said that, depending on the course, intoxication is different:
- Sharp. With this toxemia, a large amount of toxin enters the human body. In this case, the body requires urgent detoxification. It is best if all the manipulations are carried out under the supervision of a doctor. The main symptoms are: high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, pain (joint, muscle, headaches), loss of consciousness is possible.
- Subacute. It comes to replace the previous stage. This is a period of subsidence of acute toxemia. However, the body also requires purification from toxins. The main symptoms: body temperature - low-grade, moderate pain, malfunction of the gastrointestinal tract, fatigue, drowsiness, body aches.
- Chronic intoxication of the body. Most often it is the result of neglect of the acute form of toxemia.
A bit about chronic toxemia
In addition to the above, chronic intoxication of the body can develop due to the following reasons:
- Living in an ecologically unfavorable polluted region.
- Continuous consumption of low-quality or low-quality food.
- The use of low-quality personal care products, as well as other chemicals needed in everyday life: powders, detergents, etc.
Symptoms in chronic intoxication are as follows:
- Constant feeling of weakness, low working capacity.
- Chronic nervousness (the nervous system primarily reacts to all toxins that enter the body).
- Frequent headaches.
- Sleep disturbance.
- Decreased immunity.
- The occurrence of bad breath from the body, from the mouth.
- Change in body weight.
- Problems with the gastrointestinal tract: flatulence, diarrhea, constipation.
- Allergic reactions, skin rashes.
- Early signs of aging: sagging skin, loss of elasticity, dull hair, brittle nails, etc.
It is worth saying that this list is not complete. After all, each person can have so-called "their" signs of chronic intoxication.
Alcohol intoxication
It is worth mentioning that most often people have intoxication of the body with alcohol. What is it? So, alcohol intoxication is a special psychological state of a person, which is caused by excessive accumulation of ethanol in the body, i.e. alcohol. However, it is worth saying that during alcohol intoxication not only the consciousness of a person changes, but the work of his organs is also disrupted. Alcohol intoxication has the following symptoms:
- Headache. When taking alcohol, too much vasodilation occurs, which causes unpleasant sensations.
- Nausea, vomiting. It occurs due to ingestion of ethanol. This element begins to act immediately on the cerebellum, which is responsible for balance. The body, in turn, receives the task of getting rid of a toxic substance that negatively affects the body.
- Dizziness. It arises as a result of disruption of the cerebellum.
- Great thirst. Occurs immediately after taking alcohol. This is because in the body the level of antidiuretic hormone, which is responsible for the excretion of urine by the body, is sharply reduced.
Important: even a small dose of alcohol can cause intoxication of the body. This can happen if low-quality alcohol has been taken, or if children or teenagers have tried this drink.
Food intoxication
A person may also have nutritional intoxication of the body. The signs in this case will be as follows:
- Fever.
- Vomiting, nausea.
- Possible diarrhea, other disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Chills.
- Lethargy, weakness, worsening of well-being.
The first symptoms most often occur two hours after ingestion of poor-quality food.
Drug intoxication
A person may also have intoxication with drugs. Symptoms in this case will depend precisely on the medication with which the person was poisoned.
- The drug "Aspirin." Sharp headaches, nausea, vomiting, loose stools. In some cases, there may be shortness of breath, increased heart rate, decreased pressure. Sometimes pressure may decrease.
- "Heart" drugs. If the patient has drug intoxication of the body, the symptoms may be as follows: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain. Headache may occur. Also, often in such people, the pulse slows down, the heart rate is disturbed, in some cases, cardiac arrest is possible. Elderly people may experience delusions, impaired brain function.
- Sulfonamide poisoning (for example, the drug "Norsulfazole" or "Sulfadimezin"). May be accompanied by renal colic, acute pain, lack of urination. There may also be vomiting, nausea, various allergic reactions.
If a person has intoxication with drugs, the symptoms may be very different. So, for example, in one case there may be increased salivation, and in another case, there may be dry mouth. However, it is worth mentioning that with such poisoning, the appearance of a person often changes (redness on the skin, pallor, irritation), and a reaction from the nervous system or the work of the brain is also possible.
About children
Intoxication of the child's body is a more dangerous phenomenon than in adults. The thing is that the baby’s body can be poisoned faster and stronger than it will happen to an adult. Symptoms in children are the same as in adults. However, she begins to appear earlier. Also, symptoms are most often more pronounced. In the case of poisoning the baby with toxins, you should immediately seek medical help. After all, timely diagnosis and the appointment of the right treatment can be vital for the crumbs.
Treatment
Be sure to also figure out how to deal with intoxication of the body. What will be relevant in this case?
- First of all, it is necessary to eliminate the cause and remove the main symptoms. Otherwise, intoxication can become chronic. In this case, it will be important to rinse the stomach, intestines, taking drugs to stop diarrhea.
- Reception of sorbents. In this case, doctors prescribe drugs such as Enterosgel, Sorbex or Activated Carbon.
- Enzymatic preparations will also be relevant. In this case, doctors can prescribe such medications as "Festal", "Pancreatin."
- You can also use special bacterial preparations that help restore the microflora of the intestines and stomach. In this case, you can take drugs "Lactobacterin", "Bifidumbacterin."
- Sometimes doctors find it necessary to prescribe diuretics, as well as drugs to cleanse the liver.
- Antioxidant intake is also important. These are drugs “Nicotinic acid”, “Benzoic acid”, “Selenium”, “Lecithin”.
- Vitamin therapy is also important.
But, nevertheless, I want to say about what will best tell about how to remove the intoxication of the body, the doctor. So at the very first symptoms of body poisoning, you need to seek medical help.