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☀️what is food poisoning?

Food poisoning, a type of foodborne illness, is an illness that people get from something they eat or drink. Its causes are bacteria or other harmful substances in food or drink.

Symptoms of food poisoning often include stomach upset, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms usually begin within a few hours or several days of eating. Most people have a mild illness and get better without treatment.

☀️What are the symptoms of food poisoning?

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Symptoms vary by disease. They can start within a few hours or a few weeks, depending on the cause.

Common symptoms are:

• Stomach upset
• vomit
• Diarrhea.
• Diarrhea with bloody stools.
• Stomach aches and pains.
• fever
• Headache.

Less frequently, food poisoning affects the nervous system and can cause severe illness. Symptoms may include:

• Blurred or double vision.
• Headache.
• Loss of movement in limbs.
• Problems with swallowing.
• Skin irritation or numbness.
• weakness
• Voice change.

☀️ What are the prevention of food poisoning?

• Avoid eating raw foods
• Avoid foods that are uncovered
• Avoid eating half-cooked eggs and meat
• Wash your hands with soups sregularly especially after using the bathroom
• Wash hands before cooking or serving food
• Store leftover foods properly sealed and covered
• Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before serving

Food poisoning is a common and preventable illness caused by eating contaminated food. There are some simple rules you can follow to minimise the risk of food poisoning, such as:

• Keep raw and cooked foods separate to avoid cross-contamination.

• Cook food thoroughly and use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and seafood.

• Refrigerate or freeze perishable foods within two hours of buying or cooking them, or within one hour if the temperature is above 32°C.

• Reheat leftovers until steaming hot and do not reheat more than once.

• Avoid eating foods that are past their expiry date, have an unusual smell, colour, or texture, or have been left out of the refrigerator for too long.

Be extra careful when preparing, storing, and serving food for people who are more vulnerable to food poisoning, such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

☀️ What are the Treatment for food poisoning?

The treatment for food poisoning depends on the cause, severity, and symptoms of the illness. Some possible treatments are:

• Resting your body and avoiding eating or drinking for a few hours after the onset of symptoms.
• Hydrating with electrolytes, such as sports drinks or water with electrolyte tablets, to prevent dehydration from vomiting and diarrhea.
• Taking over-the-counter medicines, such as loperamide (Imodium A-D) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), to relieve diarrhea or upset stomach. However, these medicines are not recommended for children or people with bloody diarrhea or fever.
• Taking antibiotics or antiparasitics, if prescribed by a doctor, to treat bacterial or parasitic infections. However, antibiotics are not effective against viral infections and may cause side effects or resistance.
• Taking probiotics, which are treatments that replace healthy bacteria in the digestive system, to help restore the balance of the gut flora and prevent further infection.

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