In my country most people especially those in the rural areas believe that food poison is when an enemy poisons your food, but unfortunately that is not the only meaning of food poison.
Millions of people are diagnosed of food poisoning on daily basis.
Let's get a full definition of food poisoning*
Food poison
Food poisoning is a foodborne sickness that can be gotten from the food we enjoy especially when there are some germs in the food or drinks.
Symptoms of food poisoning
Because this illness is connected with the stomach so it absolutely makes one feel uncomfortable, it can cause stomach upset, cramps, diarrhea, vomiting and running stomach, in some cases the patient might start experiencing high temperature and headache.
If not treated food poisoning can affect the nervous system causing untimely death.
Please it is important that you see a doctor immediately you start stooling and vomiting frequently, never allow it to weaken you so much before you go to the hospital.
More important on children do not waste time because diarrhea reduces the liquid level in the body and can make the child get dehydrated so quick.
Causes of food poisoning
Food poisoning occurs immediately the food is infected by bacteria, viruses, parasite, Vibrio vulnificus, Campylobacter,
E. coli,Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus and some other toxins.
Funny enough food poisoning doesn't change the test of food.
How to prevent food poisoning
Personal hygiene plays a vital role in protecting us from food poisoning.
Make sure you wash your hands with soap before making your food, do not eat any food that was exposed for a long time, make sure you always wash your utensils in the kitchen.
Always wash your hands after using the toilet either urination or feces because a little touch of feces can cause a large damage to the body.
Make sure you meat and fish are properly cooked.
Be mindful of how your store your food like cook rice and other cooked food should be put in the refrigerator immediately after cooking, Wash your fruits before eating them.
Food poisoning can as well lead to other serious sickness if care is not taking, it can cause death so get a proper diagnosis by running a blood and stool test to know the particular virus 🦠your dealing with.
May we never be a victim of food poisoning, save your kidney, save your liver, save your life.
Thank you all.