Eating and drinking are basic needs of adults and children. The digestive system of children is still immature and incomplete, so it is prone to abdominal pain, bloating if food does not meet food hygiene and safety.

Why do children often suffer from food poisoning?

The digestive system of the child is not yet complete, so when eating unsafe foods such as: passing through the day, food sold on the street does not guarantee food hygiene and safety ... is the reason why children are easily poisoned , bloating, indigestion.

Manifestations of food poisoning in children

  • Gastrointestinal: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
  • Respiratory: choking cough, rapid breathing, purple lips, shortness of breath.
  • Neurological: coma or convulsions, limb tremor, muscle tremor (facial, chest, thigh, arm), muscle weakness followed by muscle paralysis. More severe are respiratory paralysis, cardiac arrhythmia.
  • Signs of increased secretion: viscous mucus, digestive fluids, sweat, saliva.

When suspecting a child is poisoned, parents must carefully look around to find suspected poisonous objects and contact the hospital for instructions on appropriate first aid. When bringing children to the hospital, must bring suspected suspected poison.

Abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea are the basic signs of food poisoning.

Safe Food Handling

If not serious, abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea are insignificant, you can monitor at home, drink plenty of water, use light foods, easy to digest. If your condition does not improve or tends to get worse, you should go to the hospital for a checkup.

Headache, dizziness, dizziness, shortness of breath, sweating, severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, frequent bowel movements, bloody stools are signs that require examination and treatment by doctors. right. You need to go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.

If possible, bring a piece of food with you to facilitate diagnosis and treatment.

How to prevent food poisoning?

  • Do not arbitrarily buy medicine for children when they have abdominal pain, vomiting ...
  • Do not let children eat foods on the sidewalk or sidewalk. Eat and drink in places that ensure food safety and hygiene according to the regulations.
  • Do not use foods of unknown origin, expiry date.
  • Fish, eggs, milk ... should be purchased at reputable stores and must be tested for clean, safe food quality.
  • Food processing and preservation must ensure hygiene, so divide the area of ​​raw and cooked food.
  • Limit your child to using uncooked food (salad, raw fish, raw meat ...)
  • Wash hands before eating.

The doctor's recommendations: when children see signs of abdominal pain, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, they should be taken to health facilities to avoid buying medicine and treating themselves at home.

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General disclaimer

 Always consult your doctor regarding any concern about your health. Your doctor will be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice. For suspected undesirable drug reaction and seek medical attention immediately.