Poisoning in the child: what to do, the causes and symptoms

30 June 2017, 11:57 | Health
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A small child is an inquisitive izza, wishing to know everything and taste it. If adults distinguish objects by color, texture, by touch and by smell, then for babies the study of the whole new takes place only by the method of sampling. Poisoning in the baby appears quite often, the ancestors can not keep every minute under control and watch their child.

The diagnosis of "child poisoning" is the most horrible phenomenon for all parents. Now, to the great chagrin, the risk of poisoning with food is much higher than a few 10 years ago. Increases not only the number of cases of food poisoning, but also those that are associated with poisons - when inhaled, touched or swallowed. This is due to the fact that shops and markets sell spoiled products that can be stored incorrectly or be expired. Various additives and chemicals that plants are sprayed in the process of pest control also possess the qualities that can poison. The child can "get to know" my mother's cosmetics, taste it, with powders and other cleaning products, as well as with medicines, because glass containers and beautiful boxes are very attractive for the baby.

A small child is an inquisitive izza, wishing to know everything and taste it. If adults distinguish objects by color, texture, by touch and by smell, then for babies the study of the whole new takes place only by the method of sampling. Poisoning in the baby appears quite often, the ancestors can not keep every minute under control and watch their child. And from time to time, even the very desire to feed your baby with fresh and natural dishes, can lead to food poisoning.

Before, panicking and running to the doctor, you should find the symptoms. If the baby became listless, he started diarrhea, vomiting and pain in the tummy, which means that the baby's poisoning started. If these symptoms are accompanied by a refusal of food, flatulence and nausea, then you should consult a doctor. More severe poisoning in the baby can be in the case of:.

- drowsiness, inhibition, hallucinations;.

- Violations of coordination of movement;.

- Loss of consciousness or cramps;.

- Increased muscle tone;.

Pale or cyanotic skin;.

- Increased respiration or delay;.

- a weak pulse or a heart rhythm disturbance.

What should I do if my baby is poisoned? When these symptoms occur, you should definitely call an ambulance. Waiting for her, you need to constantly look after the baby and provide him with a comfortable position. With a vomiting reflex, you must either put the baby on your lap head down. If the baby is unconscious, you should put it horizontally or on the side. With the ability of the mouth to clean the vomit from the finger, behind the previously wrapped handkerchief. Certainly it is necessary to watch, so that vomiting does not impede breathing.

If the child is conscious, you need to know the cause of the poisoning. Look at the presence of spots, burns and redness of the skin, as well as clothing can give out special smells. Baby, maybe he himself will say what he ate, swallowed or tried. Poisoning in the baby can appear in 3 ways:.

- through the digestive system, when he will eat bad foods; Mushrooms or berries, processed with chemicals; Drugs, drugs or alcohol; Means of household chemicals and cosmetics;.

- through the respiratory tract, when inhaling carbon monoxide, kerosene, gasoline, lacquers, paints, acetone or evaporation of poisonous plants;.

- through the skin, if in contact with poisonous substances, agricultural fertilizers, drugs or dyes.

Many people are wondering - what to feed a baby with poisoning? First, if the kid turns away from food, then do not force him to force his food. It will be better to starve for an insignificant time until the symptoms go away. After that, you need a sparing food - chicken broth, drying, rice broth, plentiful drink. Do not give sweet, flour and dairy products. After the poisoning of the baby, it takes a few days to stand on a diet, which will appoint a pediatrician. Sumy. Ua.

Based on materials: health.sumy.ua



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