Food poisoning occurs when a person eats foods that are contaminated with viruses or bacteria, parasites or fungi, toxins or small animals. The disease does not develop in all cases of ingestion of such food. There are people who are resistant to poisoning.
Symptoms of infection include vomiting and nausea, abdominal cramps and pain, and diarrhea. There are cases when these signs of poisoning disappear on their own in a day or two and do not require special treatment. If the symptoms of an unpleasant phenomenon do not disappear, in addition, there is a suspicion of dehydration, which is expressed in dry mouth, dizziness and a decrease in the volume of urination, you should consult a doctor.
Food poisoning care, which should be provided immediately, aims to remove the toxic product from the body. The best way to do this is to do a gastric lavage (drink plenty of water and induce vomiting). Medicine for poisoning, absorbent to be takenafter this procedure, it is activated charcoal. A single dose for an adult is seven to ten tablets. It is also recommended to take drugs "Smecta" and "Enterosgel". As absorbents, you can use white coal and soda, as well as potassium permanganate dissolved in water.
With food poisoning, there is a danger of dehydration. In this regard, it is necessary to restore the water-s alt balance. The medicine for poisoning, which should be used to achieve this goal, is Regidron. It contains potassium and sodium s alts. The action of this drug is aimed at restoring the water-s alt metabolism disturbed during dehydration and normalizing the acidity index of the stomach. The form of release of the drug "Regidron" is a powder. It is dissolved in water and taken orally in a course lasting no more than three to four days.
A medicine for poisoning, which should be taken to relieve spasms in the intestines and stomach - the drug "No-shpa". This medication is able to eliminate paroxysmal and excruciating pain in the abdomen. The drug "No-shpa" is the most famous antispasmodic, which is recommended for poisoning three times a day. Single dosage - two tablets.
Medication for poisoning, the intake of which is necessary to restore impaired digestive functions - the drug "Mezim forte". The composition of this medication contains enzymes that contribute to the normal digestion of carbohydrates.and fats as well as proteins in the intestines.
What is the treatment for poisoning in order to restore the beneficial microflora in the intestines? To do this, you should take drugs related to probiotics. The drugs of this group are Linex, Lactobacterin, Bifidumbacterin, Acipol, etc. Taking them will completely restore the functioning of the digestive tract. These drugs are recommended to be used in courses.
