Contaminated food causes serious discomfort to the patient.
Infectious organisms or their toxins can contaminate food at any point of processing or production. Contamination can also occur at home if food is incorrectly handled or cooked.
Food poisoning most often is mild and symptoms (nausea, vomiting or diarrhea) resolve without treatment. But the health of some patients are so severe that hospitalization and treatment under the supervision of a doctor becomes necessary.
Food poisoning often improves without treatment within 48 hours.
Here are some ways to prevent dehydration and relieve symptoms:
- Let your stomach settle. Stop eating and drinking for a few hours. Then you can include soup in your diet, as well as non-greasy and easily digestible mixed foods. Stop eating as soon as you have symptoms of nausea;
- Try drinking water. You're getting enough fluid when you're urinating normally and your urine is clear and not dark.
- Avoid certain foods and substances until you're feeling better. These include dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, and fatty or highly seasoned foods.
- Rest. The illness and dehydration can weaken and tire you.
It is true that food intoxication is self-healing, but If you experience any of the following signs or symptoms, seek medical attention: Frequent episodes of vomiting, bloody vomit or stools, diarrhea for more than three days, extreme pain or severe abdominal cramping, excessive thirst, dry mouth, little or no urination, dizziness, or lightheadedness, an oral temperature higher than 38 C, blurry vision, muscle weakness and tingling in the arms.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-poisoning/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356236
