Proteins are essential for the human body. They are building material. But an overabundance of "bricks" will certainly lead to intoxication. In order to help a person in a timely manner, you need to know what symptoms there are in people with protein poisoning.
What is this ailment?
Very dangerous, equates to food poisoning. The reason for the appearance is improper nutrition (in the diet there is an insufficient amount of trace elements, carbohydrates and fats).
The mechanism of the development of the disease is simple. Protein in the human body is converted to glucose. If the liver is not able to process the “building” material, ammonia and amino acids accumulate. These products are released by the liver into the bloodstream, which can lead to serious consequences. Symptoms of protein poisoning appear in people: diarrhea, nausea, hunger, fatigue. The body should get more carbohydrates and fats. Only then unpleasant signs of pathology will disappear. The number of calories does not affect the appearance of these symptoms. A person can receive energy from other sources.
Because of the danger of an ailment, doctors advise giving up protein diets. If there is no other way out, except for high-protein nutrition, then the patient should be under the supervision of a specialist.
How much is needed
To date, the highest rate of use of organic compounds has not yet been established. It is believed that symptoms of protein poisoning appear if forty-five percent of the calories are obtained from this substance.
First, let's figure out why we need it. Proteins are a kind of building material. They are needed for cell growth and recovery.
Adults who lead a measured lifestyle, it is recommended per day zero as much as seventy-five hundredths of a gram of compound per kilogram of weight. If you multiply, then the approximate figures are as follows - fifty-five grams for men and forty-five for women.
Protein food in the stomach breaks down into amino acids. The small intestine absorbs it. Then the liver leaves only those that it needs. The rest are excreted in the urine.
Causes of Protein Poisoning
Now let's talk about what are the causes of protein poisoning in humans.
- Diet (strict protein). Carbohydrates are completely excluded from the diet. Nutrition is a combination of complex fats and proteins. Protein is processed longer. This process takes more strength and energy. Fat deposits are depleted. Excess protein in the body leads not only to poisoning, but also provokes kidney disease.
- Protein shakes. Most often, their athletes use it. With the right dosage, this food will not harm the body. With an excess of it, people may experience symptoms of protein poisoning.
Mushrooms are another cause of pathology. This product is ninety percent protein. It should be eaten in small portions.
- Seafood, if abused, they can also cause intoxication. Especially shrimp, oysters, squid, mussels. They are considered a delicacy, a supersaturated protein, and an allergen.
Signs
Acute or chronic in nature can be diagnosed with protein poisoning in humans. Symptoms have some difference. Acute - develops several hours after ingestion of protein foods. Chronic - a consequence of prolonged abuse of protein nutrition.
Signs of acute protein poisoning:
- severity in the stomach;
- abdominal pain;
- diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting;
- headache and dizziness;
- weakness and chills;
- temperature rise;
- bloating.
In older people, the above symptoms are added: shortness of breath, confusion, weakness. All of the above symptoms do not always indicate that protein poisoning has occurred. Treatment should be started if the condition worsens. You can’t do without a doctor. With timely contact to a specialist, the problem can be solved quickly.
Chronic protein intoxication
Chronic protein poisoning is also found. Symptoms in humans in this case are as follows:
- Calcium absorption does not occur correctly. His bones are few. Normal mineral balance in the blood is not maintained. This, in turn, leads to brittle bones.
- Excessive excretion of calcium, which could not be absorbed, leads to urolithiasis, secretion of dark urine.
- The development of pathological processes in the body leads to the formation of heart failure, the appearance of severe headaches, weakness, fatigue and drowsiness.
People suffering from chronic pathology: often break bones, even if the blow is insignificant; poorly tolerate physical activity; they often have shortness of breath, even if there is no strong physical activity; they are psycho-emotionally unstable.
Useful is sometimes dangerous
It's about seafood. They are necessary for the human body. But you can’t consume too many of them. The most common pathologies are oysters and mussels, shrimp and squid, crabs, lobsters and octopus.
With protein poisoning by seafood, the symptoms are similar to the symptoms of any food intoxication. They appear gradually, depending on the severity of the disease. Accompanied by:
- persistent nausea;
- urge to vomit and vomit;
- severe abdominal pain and gas formation;
- bowel disorder;
- headaches and dizziness;
- lethargy, weakness and apathy;
- swelling and increased salivation;
- lack of appetite.
If the poisoning happened with oysters, then seizures are possible.
Do not abuse sea delicacies, remember moderation. We already know the symptoms of protein poisoning in humans by seafood and other proteins. We proceed to the treatment.
Help
The first step to treating poisoning is to call an ambulance. Waiting for the help of specialists, you just can’t sit back. What should be done to alleviate the condition of protein poisoning in humans before the arrival of doctors?
- If there is no vomiting, it must be called. The patient drinks one and a half liters of water. Presses on the root of the tongue, causing a gag reflex. The procedure is repeated several times.
- A person is given laxative pills. For quick cleansing of the intestines and stomach.
- In order to avoid dehydration, "Rehydron" is recommended. It can be replaced with plain water. Drink should be in small portions.
If there is vomiting and diarrhea, then medications should not be used. The body will independently get rid of harmful impurities. A person should be provided with peace, an influx of fresh air.
For severe abdominal pain, do not take analgesics or antibiotics without a doctor's prescription. In severe condition, the patient should be sent to a medical facility. Be sure to visit the medical institution will have sick children, pregnant women and the elderly.
After the diagnosis, the appropriate treatment is selected. Used drugs to restore the function of organs and systems, antibacterial agents, vitamins.
What they say about the problem
Experts say that nutrition should be proper and balanced. No bias towards carbohydrates or proteins. That is why the Kremlin diet, the Ducan diet can harm the human body. Of course, this is the case if you "sit" on this food for a long time.
There is another opinion - proteins cannot be combined with complex carbohydrates and acids (apples, vinegar).
Doctors say - with the poisoning of any antiemetic drugs and drugs against diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea protect the body and remove toxins from the body.
And one more advice from doctors - when symptoms of protein poisoning in a person appear, try to cleanse the intestines from bad foods. When pain and temperature appear, go straight to the hospital.
A few more words about the protein Kremlin diet. A long period of such nutrition leads the beautiful half of humanity to problems. It is necessary to lose weight, but correctly.
A large number of seafood - protein poisoning is guaranteed. Many have suffered from this more than once. Especially on vacation. The state is indescribable. Everything hurts, constant urge to vomit. Only cleansing the intestines helped.
Complications and prevention
These are, if you do not pay attention to poor condition. It can get worse and worse every day. It will not lead to anything good.
- Problems with the intestines. Not all food is digested, gas formation and bloating. All this can lead to gastritis.
- Hepatic renal failure. This condition can trigger cell death.
- Stroke, heart attack. Violation of the hematopoietic system.
- Frequent diseases - reduced immunity.
So what to do so that the disease could not knock you down? Preventive actions?
- Make the menu, adhering to the correct proportions: proteins, fats, carbohydrates.
- Eat not only protein, but also carbohydrates.
- Avoid narrow diets. At the moment, we are talking about protein diets.
- Do not drink meat with juice. Digestion is difficult.
- Handle mushrooms carefully, do not eat seafood every day.
As you can see, even the safest foods can harm the human body if abused. Control what and how you eat. This will help you avoid problems.