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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Causes Food Poisoning?<\/a><\/li>
Symptoms of Food Poisoning<\/a><\/li>
Home Remedies for Food Poisoning<\/a><\/li>
Why ORS Should Be Your First Priority?<\/a><\/li>
When Home Remedies Are Not Enough?<\/a><\/li>
Can Over-the-Counter Medicines Help?<\/a><\/li>
Helpful Products for Recovery<\/a><\/li>
When to Seek Medical Help?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFood poisoning, also called foodborne illness, occurs when we consume food that has been contaminated by microbes. These microorganisms can contaminate the food during any part of their processing journey till it reaches us and causes illness. Food poisoning is not necessarily caused by outside food, it can also occur when food is incorrectly handled or cooked at home. The symptoms of food poisoning can begin within a few hours of eating contaminated food. It may resolve without any treatment as well in mild cases, which is often the case, but sometimes in severe cases, a person might require hospital admission too 4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Causes Food Poisoning?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Most often, food poisoning is seen in a large group of people who have all consumed the same contaminated food. It can also occur in individuals. Food poisoning is mainly the result of contamination of food, which can occur due to :\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Improper handling of food, especially poultry and meat, through which microorganisms to enter our bodies if they are not killed thoroughly while cooking 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Consumption of eggs or meat that has been undercooked 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Contaminated water can also be the cause of it 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Unhygienic preparation of food by the use of unclean hands, utensils, cutting boards, etc 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Products that are kept out of the refrigerator for too long, especially foods with a tendency to get spoiled, like dairy products, food containing mayonnaise, etc 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Raw foods like fish or oysters, or raw vegetables that have not been washed well 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Untreated water can contain contaminants like bacteria, viruses, and parasites 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Symptoms of Food Poisoning<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSome of the most commonly experienced symptoms by people suffering from food poisoning are 2<\/a>,<\/sup>^<\/sup><\/a>5<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vomiting\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cramps in the stomach\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Nausea<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Stomach upset\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Diarrhoea\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fever\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Home Remedies for Food Poisoning<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe symptoms of food poisoning can range from mild to very serious, depending on the type of microorganisms we get infected by and each body\u2019s individual defense system ^{2<\/sup><\/a>. A few home remedies for food poisoning are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
1. Oral Rehydration Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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As vomiting is one of the common symptoms experienced, rehydration becomes very important ^{2<\/sup><\/a>. ORS is the most scientifically supported home measure for food poisoning. It is recommended by health authorities worldwide to replace fluids and salts lost through vomiting and diarrhoea, and is considered a first-line approach for managing mild dehydration at home}^{6<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
Oral rehydration solution (ORS) can also be prepared at home by adding sugar and salt to a bottle of clean drinking water as per WHO guidelines. This homemade electrolyte-rich solution should be sipped every few minutes and should be used up within a day. Adding a pinch of cinnamon<\/a> to coconut water and consuming it is also helpful for vomiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Lemon Juice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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_{Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nLemon juice can be consumed by people when they experience food poisoning. It can be consumed by taking one glass of drinking water and squeezing half a lemon into it. It is a refreshing liquid and seems to make one feel better after consuming it.\u00a0<\/p>}
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