The diagnosis of “poisoning in a child” is the worst thing for all parents. Today, unfortunately, the risk of food poisoning is much higher than several decades ago. Not only the number of cases of food poisoning is increasing , but also those associated with toxic substances - by inhalation, touch or ingestion. This is due to the fact that in stores and markets they sell spoiled products that may not be properly stored or have expired. Various additives and chemicals used to spray plants during pest control also have properties that can cause poisoning. The child can "get to know" her mother’s cosmetics, tasting them, with powders and other cleaning products, as well as with medicines, because glass jars and beautiful boxes are very attractive for the baby.
A small child is an inquisitive fidget who wants to know everything and taste. If adults distinguish objects by color, texture, touch and smell, then for children, learning everything new happens only by testing. Poisoning in a child occurs quite often, parents can not monitor and monitor their child every minute. And sometimes, even the very desire to feed your baby with fresh and natural dishes can lead to food poisoning.
Before you panic and run to the doctor, you should identify the symptoms. If the baby became lethargic, he began diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain, which means that poisoning in the child has nevertheless begun. If these symptoms are accompanied by a refusal of food, flatulence and nausea, then you should consult a doctor. A more serious poisoning in a child may be in the case of:
- drowsiness, lethargy, hallucinations;
- impaired coordination of movement;
- loss of consciousness or seizures;
- increase muscle tone;
- pallor or bluish skin;
- rapid breathing or its delay;
- weak pulse or heart rhythm disturbance.
What to do when a child is poisoned ? If these symptoms occur, you must definitely call an ambulance. Waiting for her, you must constantly look after the baby and provide him with a comfortable position. With a gag reflex, you need to put or put the baby on your knees with your head down. If the baby is unconscious, then it should be placed horizontally or on its side. If possible, clean the mouth of vomit with a finger, a previously wrapped handkerchief. Be sure to ensure that vomiting does not impede breathing.
If the child is conscious, it is necessary to find out the cause of the poisoning. Look for spots, burns and redness of the skin, and clothing can also give off specific odors. The kid may himself say that he ate, swallowed or tried. Poisoning in a child can occur in three ways:
- through the digestive system when he eats low-quality foods; mushrooms or berries treated with chemicals; medicines, drugs, or alcohol; household chemicals and cosmetics;
- through the respiratory tract when inhaled carbon monoxide, kerosene, gasoline, varnishes, paints, acetone or fumes of poisonous plants;
- through the skin, if in contact with poisons, agricultural fertilizers, drugs or dyes.
Many people wonder - what to feed the child with poisoning? First of all, if the baby refuses food, then you do not need to force food on him. It will be better to starve a short time until the symptoms go away. After that, sparing food is needed - chicken broth, drying, rice broth, plentiful drink. Do not give sweet, flour and sour-milk products. After the child has been poisoned, it is necessary to stay on the diet for several days, which the pediatrician will prescribe.