Food poisoning is not only troublesome, but most of all it is a sign of the body's sudden reaction to harmful pathogens. Food poisoning is most often accompanied by symptoms of the digestive system, but not only. How to cure poisoning? What to eat in food poisoning? Here are some proven and safe treatments.

When we have diarrhea, vomiting, malaise - we commonly say that it ispoisoning . In fact, this term refers to the very turbulent, severe course of bacterial infections with the production of toxins (salmonellosis, staphylococcal poisoning, dysentery). Usually, however, especially in summer, there are milder infections and functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract that can be effectively de alt with. How to do it?

Causes of food poisoning

Digestive disorders, nausea, stomach sensations, malaise, headaches, muscle aches, and even fever can be caused by:

  • consumption of stale or badly stored food,
  • water change,
  • eating large amounts of raw fruit and vegetables - insufficiently washed.

As a consequence, a viral or bacterial infection can occur and the he althy intestinal flora is disrupted.

Protective intestinal flora

The protective intestinal flora is our barrier against poisoning and indigestion. Its balance is disturbed by a poor diet rich in sugar - the favorite food of pathogenic bacteria.

Water can also be a threat when we travel to distant countries - it often has a different microflora composition, which our intestines cannot cope with.

Food intolerances and allergies constitute a separate category of problems, which make us avoid certain foods (e.g. eggs, nuts, fish, milk).

And the strongest decimation of the natural intestinal flora is antibiotics, administered in excess and without long-term probiotic therapy (even about 3-4 months after the end of treatment).

Stages of gastrointestinal infection

Sensations and the violent reaction of the gastrointestinal tract come in stages. This is related to how the infection started:

  • When a pathogenic agent (viruses, bacteria or toxins) enters the stomach, there is nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain. This is how the body triesto get rid of it - by making you vomit.
  • When the harmful factor enters the intestines - the lower gastrointestinal tract, there is gas, a feeling of splashing, pain and diarrhea. Usually highly fermented. A fever is also possible with a strong infection.
Caution - serious poisoning!

One of the most dangerous food poisoning can happen after eating poisonous forest mushrooms. Then you need to consult a doctor immediately. Mushroom poisoning can be very dangerous - also deadly.

Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, but unusual symptoms are possible:

  • hot flush,
  • strong sweats,
  • headache,
  • pressure drop,
  • collapse.

Toxins contained in mushrooms can also attack our nervous and cardiovascular systems. The symptoms of poisoning may appear even several hours after eating mushrooms.

Diarrhea - treatment methods

Diarrhea is the body's natural defenses. It is good not to suppress it as much as possible. Let's reserve the use of anti-diarrheal drugs for exceptional situations, when a problem occurs, for example, when traveling or at work. By taking drugs that inhibit diarrhea, you can become constipated, but most of all, we stop the therapeutic process of cleansing the intestines.

It is worth considering the use of activated charcoal, which has the effect of absorbing toxins in the digestive tract. However, you need to take it at a time different than the other medications, because it may weaken their effect.

The solution is also absorbents, i.e. a powder that forms a suspension that absorbs fluids from the gastrointestinal tract, while freeing it from microorganisms that cause poisoning. However, these are ad hoc measures. The most effective are those that support the body's natural resources to deal with the problem.

In natural therapies, for example, probiotics - with strains preventing intestinal sensations - from the Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG group, are used, which strengthen the defensive function of the intestinal microbiome.

A very effective solution is alsohomeopathic remedies , which can be matched to individual symptoms related to diarrhea, but also vomiting, indigestion or malaise:

  • arsenicum album- preparation recommended from the first signs of poisoning, accompanied by diarrhea, weakness, vomiting and fever. It is worth combining it with the homeopathic ipeca preparation, which reduces the tendency to vomit.
  • podophyllum peltatum- it is recommended for diarrhea, especially if it is explosive, watery, profuse and painful, andit is often accompanied by gas, gas, and exhaustion.
  • nux vomica- will come to the rescue if we feel that "something is lying on our stomach", we have nausea, vomiting, cramping pains and we feel heaviness in the upper abdomen.
  • Pochina rubrais worth reaching if the strong weakness after intoxication persists for some time after the illness. It will help you regain strength and restore the proper functions of the digestive tract.

Irrigation in case of food poisoning

When strong sensations hit us: diarrhea and vomiting - it is worth reacting quickly to poisoning to support the body in the fight to regain balance. Watering is the most important thing.

Fluid loss is a serious and often underestimated problem. It can result in malaise, drowsiness, nausea and even lead to fainting.

A mixture of electrolytes will help in preventing problems - it increases the absorption of water and replenishes the loss of microelements. It is available from a pharmacy in the form of sachets with a dissolving powder.

If we cannot accept the characteristic slightly s alty taste, and vomiting is severe, drink fluids (even light tea or water) in small sips every 5-10-15 minutes.

The irrigation drink should be rather cool and neutral in taste. Hot and bitter may increase the gag reflex.

Diet for food poisoning

When we manage to deal with the first symptoms of poisoning, an easily digestible diet is recommended that will help regulate and stimulate the digestive system without burdening it. You can try to eat:

  • rice gruel,
  • oatmeal gruel,
  • water rice with stewed apple,
  • crispbread,
  • light broth,
  • soft-boiled egg
  • or a slice of bread with butter.

Of course, let's follow the voice of the body - if we lack appetite, do not force ourselves to eat, but only watch water.

Herbs for food poisoning

Lighter gastrointestinal sensations can also be soothed with herbal infusions. Nausea and vomiting may help to control the infusion of mint leaves and ginger root.

In turn, the decoction of dried forest blueberries has an anti-diarrheal effect. Yarrow herb tea can relieve abdominal pain with intestinal cramps.

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