No matter how parents protect their child, sooner or later they will most likely have to deal with such an unpleasant event as food poisoning. Everything passes through this, and therefore you should not panic and get scared - it is better to know all the necessary information about poisoning in a child: symptoms that you may encounter, possible causes of poisoning and, of course, first aid measures in such a situation. Now let's talk about everything in order.
How can children be poisoned?
First, it is important to remember that the child’s body is much more sensitive to what it absorbs than the body of an adult. And therefore, you always need to monitor what exactly and in what amounts your baby eats - what your digestive system calmly digests, its sensitive organs can perceive quite differently. So, poisoning in a child whose symptoms cause such anxiety in parents can be caused by:
- poor quality food, expired or poorly disinfected products;
- poisonous berries, mushrooms and plants;
- vegetables or fruits that have been treated with chemicals from parasites;
- alcohol
- cosmetics (some children, without thinking, pull such unsuitable objects into their mouths);
- medications;
- household chemicals.
Main symptoms
How does poisoning manifest in a child? Symptoms, in fact, can vary greatly depending on the condition of the child and on what exactly he was poisoned with. The main ones are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. However, “core” does not mean “single.” Children who are poisoned can complain of pain in the abdomen, often they have a high fever. Sometimes, during poisoning, convulsions occur, normal coordination of movements is disturbed. A galloping pulse and pressure can also indicate child poisoning. Symptoms that differ from the usual ones, but should also alert you - a change in breathing (rapid or slower, on the contrary), redness of the skin or its unusual pallor, confusion and fainting.
What to do?
If your child is poisoned, it is best to immediately call a doctor at home. Only he can assess the condition of the child and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
The easiest way to deal with food poisoning. The first step in terms of their treatment is drinking. Every 10 minutes, the baby should drink a teaspoon of glucose-saline solution. Replace it with a rehydron solution, which doctors often recommend to those who ask what to give the child in case of poisoning. It is better to alternate this solution with a sweet liquid - carrot-rice decoction, compote, etc. However, it is important to observe the dosage so that the product works and does not bring even more problems.
One of the most troubling symptoms is a child’s poisoning temperature. If the baby has a fever, you can give him an antipyretic drug (in the form of a tablet or syrup, but not a candle!) Or use alternative methods of lowering the temperature.
When the child wakes up an appetite, do not immediately give him overeat. It is best to feed it in smaller portions, but a little more often, and as for the dishes themselves, semi-liquid food is ideal.
If we are talking about chemical poisoning, in no case do not try to induce vomiting, because there is a risk that the child will receive internal burns. Care should be taken with skin poisoning: before the doctor arrives, you need to thoroughly wash the affected area with plenty of soapy water.