Even a little carelessness about health in summer can cause many types of health problems. Due to high temperature and strong sunlight, there is a risk of heat stroke, and due to carelessness about food in summer, the risk of food poisoning also increases.
Bacteria start growing rapidly in food or drinks kept for a long time during summer. By consuming contaminated food, you can become a victim of food poisoning and many serious problems related to digestion.
Food poisoning is a food-borne disease due to which there may be problems of upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting. On the other hand, if the poisoning is not treated on time, then due to this, severe dehydration and other related problems also start increasing. Let us understand what are the causes of food poisoning and what measures should be taken to prevent it?
Problem of food poisoning in summer
The problem of food poisoning mainly occurs due to eating food that is infected with some type of bacteria or virus. When you eat contaminated food, bacteria start growing in the digestive system and cause infection. Negligence in food storage, lack of hygiene while cooking food or eating stale food can cause food poisoning. It is considered necessary to identify its symptoms and treat it in time.
What are the problems in food poisoning?
The symptoms of food poisoning can vary depending on the causes of the disease. Generally, food poisoning can cause stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramps, bleeding from stool, fever along with headache. If it is not treated in time, the risk of swallowing problems and weakness also increases. If vomiting and diarrhea are not controlled in time, it can cause severe dehydration, which can further increase health complications.
What to do if you get food poisoning?
The treatment of food poisoning depends on how severe your symptoms are and what is the cause of the disease. Fluid transfusion may be required to overcome the lack of fluid and electrolytes in the body. If the disease is caused by bacteria, you may also need antibiotics.
Health experts say that to avoid the risk of food poisoning, it is important to keep paying special attention to some things.
Measures to avoid food poisoning
Doctors say that to avoid food poisoning, it is important that you keep following some common measures.
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Wash hands before and after eating.
Eat fruits and vegetables only after washing them thoroughly.
Clean kitchen utensils thoroughly.
Do not eat raw or half-cooked food.
Do not keep food for too long. Keep food well covered even in the fridge.
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