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Food poisoning is a disease caused by the consumption of food contaminated with certain biological or chemical substances. The pain caused by poisoning cannot be taken lightly because it can be fatal, it can even lead to death.
Food poisoning can happen to anyone. In fact, it is not uncommon for these cases to occur en masse, for example at a banquet or school groups having a snack in a place that sells food that appears to be contaminated with poison.
This causes people who are poisoned to get help quickly so that their souls can be saved. Unfortunately, most people really feel panicked so that the poisoned victims are too late to get help.
The first thing to know is to recognize the symptoms of poisoning. Usually, these symptoms appear sometime after a person has eaten certain foods.
Symptoms of poisoning
People who have food poisoning will show different symptoms. Quoted from the page of the Health Crisis Center of the Ministry of Health, there are several symptoms that can arise, such as:
- Diarrhea
- Stomach ache
- sickening
- He retched
- Dehydration
- Fever
In the meantime, the most appropriate step to help people suspected of having food poisoning is to take them to health facilities, such as health centers or hospitals. Because we cannot predict how strong the poison is entering the body.
Before going to the hospital, we can provide some first aid to reduce the risk of death in case of poisoning.
Also from the Health Crisis Center page, there are several foods that can be used to provide first aid to poisoning victims.
Here are some foods and drinks that can reduce victims’ risk of poisoning.
Reduce the risk of food poisoning
1. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can relieve symptoms of poisoning in the body. This is because apple cider vinegar has an alkaline effect on the body. if someone has food poisoning, we can give two to three tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to cure food poisoning.
2. Ginger drink
Ginger is also able to reduce the risk of food poisoning, hot ginger mixed with honey can reduce stomach inflammation. It can be given to people suffering from food poisoning.
3. Yogurt
Yogurt has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that help fight bacteria that cause food poisoning. Drink yogurt to reduce pain from food poisoning.
4. Lemon
Lemons have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial properties, making them suitable for people with food poisoning. Lemon acid can also kill bacteria that cause food poisoning. drink three times a day to reduce the risk of poisoning.
5. OR
If the poisoned patient causes diarrhea, you can administer ORS. ORS serves to replace glucose, salt and other important minerals lost due to vomiting and diarrhea.
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