Food poisoning, also called foodborne illness, is an illness caused by eating contaminated food.
Infectious organisms — including bacteria, viruses, and parasites — or their toxins are the most common causes of food poisoning.
If you experience any of the following signs or symptoms, seek medical attention.
- Frequent episodes of vomiting and inability to keep liquids down
- Bloody vomit or stools
- Diarrhea for more than three days
- Extreme pain or severe abdominal cramping
- An oral temperature higher than 100.4 F (38 C)
- Signs or symptoms of dehydration — excessive thirst, dry mouth, little or no urination, severe weakness, dizziness, or lightheadedness
- Neurological symptoms such as blurry vision, muscle weakness, and tingling in the arms
Treatment for food poisoning typically depends on the source of the illness, if known, and the severity of your symptoms. For most people, the illness resolves without treatment within a few days, though some types of food poisoning may last longer. You have already presented the symptoms that appear during acute intoxication and when it is necessary to hospitalize the patient, while managing the symptoms of poisoning during a mild course you can follow the recommendations in the article.
Food poisoning often improves without treatment within 48 hours. To help keep yourself more comfortable and prevent dehydration while you recover, try the following:
- Let your stomach settle. Stop eating and drinking for a few hours.
- Try sucking on ice chips or taking small sips of water. You might also try drinking clear soda, clear broth, or noncaffeinated sports drinks.
- You might also try oral rehydration solutions if you have severe dehydration symptoms or diarrhea. You're getting enough fluid when you're urinating normally and your urine is clear and not dark.
- Probiotics. Your doctor may recommend trying probiotics. Ask your doctor before trying probiotics.
- Ease back into eating. Gradually begin to eat bland, low-fat, easy-to-digest foods, such as soda crackers, toast, gelatin, bananas and rice. Stop eating if your nausea returns.
- 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.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/food-poisoning/diagnosis-
treatment/drc-20356236
