Poisoning refers to disturbances in the work of various organs provoked by the penetration of toxic substances. When poison enters the body in large quantities for a short time, an acute form is noted. As a result of prolonged exposure to small portions - chronic.
Signs of poisoning manifest themselves in different ways. Symptoms depend on the type of poison ingested.
Common signs of poisoning include an increase (up to 38-40 ° C) or a sharp decrease (up to 32-34 ° C) of body temperature, vomiting, nausea, a specific smell from the oral cavity. Symptoms include a change in the color of urine or skin, severe swelling, rash, sharp pains in different areas, depending on the pathway of poison penetration, burning. Signs of poisoning are also manifested in the form of impaired breathing, swallowing, seizures, headache with loss of consciousness, complete or partial violation of auditory functions.
The consequences of the penetration of toxic substances can be very adverse and even dangerous. There are many cases where people get rid of them for years.
It happens that the dose of the poison is too high, the specialists could not recognize the substance that caused the poisoning in time, the signs of the condition were noticed late, and no help was provided in time. In such cases, the victim is at great risk of being disabled with removed organs, rough scars, and severe skin lesions. The worst consequence of poisoning is death. That is why it is necessary to know the substances that can cause the condition, its manifestations and the rules of first aid.
Symptoms of Food Poisoning
As a rule, the manifestations of the negative effects of low-quality products are expressed by vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the abdomen, dizziness.
Some symptoms, such as salmonellosis, occur within a few hours after ingestion of contaminated food. Poisoning can occur in severe or mild form. This will depend on the number of bacteria that enter the body and their type.
Signs of staphylococcus poisoning appear after an hour after eating poor-quality food. Products become hazardous when stored for long periods in the room. Poisoning is manifested by diarrhea and vomiting. In this case, electrolytic compounds (glucose, potassium, sodium) are removed from the body. You can replenish their contents with a solution of ¼ spoon of honey (teaspoon), a pinch of salt and a glass of fruit juice.
A common cause of food poisoning is dirty hands. At the same time, bacteria are insects in contact with food. Hygiene rules must be followed carefully to protect against pathogens . Symptoms of dysentery are loose stools, weakness, abdominal pain, fever. In this condition, you need to drink a lot to prevent dehydration.
In the summer, canned foods are often consumed. They are taken on a picnic or on a hike. Expired canned food can cause severe poisoning. If the can is swollen, this indicates the presence of butolotoxin in the product. Bacteria are not destroyed by cooking. Toxins have a negative effect on the nervous system, so typical symptoms of poisoning rarely occur. Most often, dry mouth, dizziness, difficulty breathing and speech, and visual disturbances are noted. Symptoms may occur within a few hours, and in some cases, within one to two days after infection. With such poisoning, you must immediately call a doctor. The only treatment that can save a life is anti-botulinum antitoxic serum.