2024-01-12 05:00:56
It is not uncommon for summer holidays to be interrupted by food poisoning. With the heat and sudden changes in diets, the season tends to see an increase in cases and, therefore, it is necessary to double your attention.
Food poisoning occurs when you eat contaminated food. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Most people recover completely within a few days by simply replacing lost fluids.
Avoiding vomiting or diarrhea is not recommended, as the body needs this process, sometimes for days, to eliminate toxins.
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“If there is great discomfort, such as fever (greater than 38.8 ºC in adults or 38.3 ºC in children), blood in the stool, diarrhea that lasts more than three days, weakness, excessive thirst and uncontrolled vomiting, it is important to seek help. a specialist and avoid self-medication”, warns gastroenterologist Maira Marzinotto, from Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, in São Paulo.
The best scenario, however, is to avoid contamination so as not to waste hours of your vacation locked in the bathroom. To achieve this, experts indicate that it is necessary to pay attention to the hygiene conditions in which food is prepared, stored and served.
The origin of the water consumed must also be observed and it is recommended to always opt for sealed and sanitized products.
O Metropolises put together some tips that will keep intoxication away from your summer. Check out:
Prefer cooked foods
Maíra advises that most bacteria die when subjected to high temperatures. “It is preferable to choose foods that are cooked and roasted, avoiding oysters and shellfish served raw. Products such as mayonnaise salad are also not a good option on the beach, as they spoil quickly when left out of the refrigerator for a long time. The same happens with some cheeses, foods in naturenatural snacks and ice cream”, explains the gastroenterologist.
Drinking water is essential to maintain the body’s hydration, especially in cases of poisoning Stay hydrated
“The combination of heat, sweat and physical effort favors dehydration, which happens when the amount of water lost by the body is greater than that ingested”, warns nutritionist Marcella Garcez, director and professor at the Brazilian Association of Nutrology (Abran).
She recommends avoiding excessive alcohol consumption. “It can stimulate diuresis, increasing dehydration, especially when combined with sun exposure”, advises the doctor.
Pay attention to ice
Not all the ice that is consumed on the country’s beaches and clubs is industrialized. Manufactured ice provides consumers with greater security because they must be made with drinking water and packaged in sanitized packaging.
For the cost, however, some merchants use homemade ice instead. “Low temperatures do not kill pathogenic microorganisms, so care must be taken,” says Maira.
It is necessary to sanitize the cans to avoid diseases Clean the cans
Drink cans can be contaminated by various bacteria, including those that cause leptospirosis. “Under optimal conditions, the bacteria Leptospira questioning can survive for six months outside its host, the rat. That’s why it’s always important to clean the can and avoid touching it with your lips”, says biomedical doctor Roberto Martins Figueiredo, better known as Dr. Bactéria.
“The precautions, in this case, would be to wash the cans beforehand with running water and soap or to consume them through straws. It is also best to opt for packaged straws, as some retailers wash and reuse them”, explains Dr. Bactéria.
If in doubt, avoid
“When in doubt, it is best to choose processed, packaged, expired and well-stored foods”, advises Marcella. The nutritionist recommends that food on the beach be light and fresh, as long as it does not put your health at risk.
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