How to detoxify fungus poisoning

How to detoxify fungus poisoning

Recently, with the arrival of the wild mushroom picking season, mushroom poisoning incidents have occurred frequently and have become a hot topic of social concern. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed introduction to the symptoms, first aid measures and prevention methods of fungal poisoning to help you scientifically respond to such emergencies.

1. Common symptoms of bacterial poisoning

Symptoms of bacterial poisoning vary depending on the species of bacteria, but they usually fall into the following categories:

2. First aid measures for bacterial poisoning

Once bacterial poisoning occurs, the following first aid measures should be taken immediately:

1.induce vomiting: Within 6 hours after poisoning, you can use your fingers or spoon to stimulate the throat to induce vomiting to reduce the absorption of toxins. However, it is forbidden to induce vomiting in comatose patients.

2.gastric lavage: Send to the doctor as soon as possible for gastric lavage, preferably within 4-6 hours after poisoning.

3.catharsis: Use laxatives under the guidance of a doctor to speed up the elimination of toxins.

4.drug treatment: Use special antidote according to the type of poisoning:

5.blood purification: For patients with severe liver and kidney damage, hemodialysis or plasma exchange is required.

3. Precautions for preventing fungal poisoning

1.Don’t pick or eat wild mushrooms you don’t recognize: Even experienced bacteria collectors may misjudge bacterial species.

2.Cook thoroughly: Some edible fungi require sufficient heating to destroy toxins.

3.Don’t mix a variety of fungi: Avoid toxin interaction to aggravate poisoning.

4.Keep sample: Take photos before eating and keep them, which can help doctors quickly identify poisonous bacteria in case of poisoning.

5.Attention for high-risk groups: The elderly, children, pregnant women, etc. should avoid eating wild mushrooms.

4. Recent popular fungus poisoning cases

5. Expert advice

1. Experts from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention remind: The mortality rate from wild mushroom poisoning is as high as 20%. Do not take risks in eating it.

2. The Director of the Emergency Department of the First People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province suggested that samples of vomitus and remaining bacteria should be retained after poisoning.

3. Food safety experts emphasize: Do not trust folk methods such as "silver needle test for poison". These methods are not scientific.

6. Common Misunderstandings

1.Are bright colors toxic?Wrong! Many virulent bacteria appear ordinary.

2.Can high temperature destroy all toxins?Wrong! Some toxins are resistant to high temperatures.

3.Can bugs eat people?Wrong! The metabolic mechanisms of humans and insects are different.

4.Is the discoloration of garlic a sign of toxins?Wrong! This method has no scientific basis.

Conclusion

Fungus poisoning is serious and prevention is better than cure. It is recommended that the general public treat wild fungi with caution, seek medical attention immediately if symptoms of poisoning occur, and do not delay treatment. At the same time, pay attention to the poisoning warning information issued by the local health department to ensure food safety.