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Signs and symptoms of food poisoning
Food poisoning is a gastrointestinal disorder that results from eating contaminated food. The most common cause in children?s is Rota virus, in adults its E-coli. Some allergy to fish foods can present with acute gastro enteritis.
Food poisoning
Gastrointestinal disorder that results from eating contaminated food. The most common cause in childrens is Rota virus, in adults its E-coli. Some allergy to fish foods can present with acute gastro enteritis.
Accidental poisoning in children:
Accidental poisoning in children are very common. Keep the harmful products like cleaning products like ammonia, disinfectants, soaps, bleaches, furniture polish, drainage cleaners etc out of reach of children or store it in a locked compartment.
Acetaminophen poisoning
Acetaminophen is the most common over the counter mediation available for pain and fever. It can be incidental or accidental poisoning. Acetaminophen poisoning seriously damages the liver, and in severe cases liver transplantation is life saving.
Kerosene poisoning
Kerosene is a chemical used mainly in paints, pesticides, fuel lamps and heating. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The poisonous ingredient is Hydrocarbons, substances that contain only hydrogen and carbon.