Symptoms of food poisoning are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain. In some cases, the temperature may rise. When poisoning is also observed weakness, loss of appetite, lethargy, dizziness. In severe cases, the victim may experience muscle cramps, uncontrollable vomiting, loss of consciousness. In this situation, you should immediately call an ambulance.
The cause of food poisoning are primarily low-quality food, which produce harmful microorganisms. For example, dysentery may occur as a result of eating unwashed fruits, berries, boiled water or milk. Staphylococcus aureus is most common in the summer in creams, cakes. Salmonellosis may occur due to poorly-cooked eggs, meat, eating stale salads.
Most often poisoning occur after ingestion of stale milk and dairy products, meat and poultry, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Sometimes dangerous viruses and bacteria enter the body with dirty hands, especially for children, and while swimming in open water.
To this unpleasant situation will not happen to you and your children need to know prevention of food poisoning. The first thing to observe the rules of hygiene and to teach them children. Wash hands before eating, after using the toilet, after returning from public places.
Be sure to wash fresh fruits and vegetables before eating them rinse with boiled water, as well as to store food, keeping temperature and storage time.
Summer is better to cook a little to eat at a time. Should not be stored for long periods ready meals, even in the refrigerator, it can be damaged. In no case do not drink tap water and milk, give up the purchase of products in random places. Use caution when swimming in open water, do not swim where it is forbidden.