CONNECTOR.AE 38 CONNECTOR.AE 39 Health and Wellness Health and Wellness Avoid certain items: As food poisoning affects the immune system, consuming certain food items and drinks can lead to severe nausea and aggravate the symptoms experienced. In these situations, some items, that can cause adverse reactions in the body should be avoided. Dr Shipra Patil of Dubai London Hospital added, “Avoid caffeine, fizzy drinks, spicy and fatty foods, and dairy products.” Prevention is always better than cure and there are ways to avoid food poisoning. It is important to be extremely careful throughout the year as bacteria grows in warm temperatures, however during the summer months where temperatures are at their highest, the risk is greater as it grows on food at a faster rate. Not storing food in the right way, or poor hygiene, are factors that could lead to food poisoning. To prevent it from happening and having to deal with the issue, it is vital to ensure that all produce and seafood are cleaned thoroughly and cooked properly. If the products are being stored for a longer Stay hydrated: With food poisoning, the common symptoms are diarrhoea and vomiting, which quickly lead to dehydration. With nausea experienced, many people tend to avoid drinking water and eating to avoid dealing with the symptoms, and this can lead to the issue worsening. Dr Prayrna Sharma of Medeor Hospital Dubai said, “It is essential to avoid dehydration and replenish the loss of fluids and electrolytes through vomiting and diarrhoea. Drink clear liquids such as Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS), coconut water and lemon water.” period of time, once cooled they should be immediately put in the fridge to avoid bacteria from developing. Additionally, products should be consumed before the expiry date to ensure they do not react with the body and cause a negative reaction. Dr Prayrna Sharma of Medeor Hospital Dubai said, “The best way to avoid getting food poisoning is to maintain high personal and food hygiene standards when storing, handling, and preparing food. Remember the four C’s, cleaning, cooking, chilling and cross-contamination.” If the issue is widespread from schools and offices, it is important to find the root cause from when it originated from to avoid it from occurring once again. In certain circumstances, when the symptoms are severe and cannot be treated at home, a visit to the hospital is vital. Individuals that are aged 60 and above, pregnant, and have chronic illnesses like diabetes, kidney issues, inflammatory bowel disease and heart ailments, should visit the doctor immediately. Additionally, for individuals that have persistent vomiting, diarrhoea and high fever, even after several days, medical assistance will be required to help reduce the symptoms. In these circumstances, a blood test, clinical examination and other tests will be carried out to find the root cause, in order to provide the right care and treatment. It is possible to treat food poisoning at home by following the right preventive measures and taking care when affected to help the individual feel better within a few days or weeks. However, in severe cases, it is better to visit a hospital and get the right treatment to ensure it does not take a toll on the body.
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