stay free from food poisoning

in hive-168205 •  last year  (edited)

Hey guys I Hope you all are doing well. Recently I am done with my pharmacology Exams and here to participate in the healthy steem content. Being a medical student, it feels good to write about health. Please Stay connected with this post and don't forget to post you feedback or your opinion in comment box.


So our topic is "stay free from food poisoning" So i am going to discus that.

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There is a big but quiet risk of food poisoning in the complicated dance of daily life. where meals often set the tone for the day. People often get this common and often upsetting illness when they least expect it, making food uncomfortable.


What is Food Poisoning?

In simple words if i Explain. The Food poisoning, a condition that many people know about but don't fully understand it. It is mostly caused by eating rotten or contaminated food and also some kind of fast food that are unhygienic.

Harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites that are too small to see get on our food and cause this condition. It sneaks up on us and throws off our body's balance without even notice.


Symptoms of Food Poisoning:

When these unwanted guests come into the body, it shows signs that are hard to ignore. The Common symptoms are as following:

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • diarrhea

  • Abdominal pain

  • Sometimes FEVER also

It could be hours or days before these symptoms show up after eating contaminated food. which makes us wonder what is causing our discomfort.


Prevention of Food Poisoning

People often say that stopping something before it happens is better than fixing it. In simple words Prevention is better than cure. And this is also true for food poisoning.

  • Simple habits like that can help to prevent the food poisoning:

  • washing your hands well before touching food

  • cooking meats to the right temperatures

  • keeping raw meat and veggies on separate cutting boards to avoid cross-contamination

  • Storing food at the right temperature can protect you from getting sick.

These habits are our first line of defense against the tiny dangers that live in our homes.


Treatment for Food Poisoning:

If avoidance doesn't work, the main solution for food poisoning is to make the person feel better. It means drinking enough water to make up for the fluids and salts that you lose when you vomit or have diarrhea.

Over-the-counter medicines can help ease the symptoms. but if the problem is serious, you need to see a doctor. Remember that staying hydrated is very important.


Conclusion:

Food poisoning is unpleasant, but it can be mostly avoided by being careful with food and practicing good cleanliness. Now that we know what it is, how to treat and avoid it, and what its signs are, we can eat our meals without worrying about this unwanted guest. Know what's going on, be careful, and most of all, stay fit.

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