I ate a rotten banana and had diarrhea

Bananas are a common fruit in our lives. Because they are tropical fruits, sometimes if they are not stored properly, they may become rotten, which may not be very serious and may only slightly affect the taste. Therefore, some people feel it is a pity to throw away the bananas, and they vomit and have diarrhea after eating rotten bananas. The reason for this situation may be gastroenteritis or unclean food. Let’s take a look below.

This is a manifestation of gastroenteritis, which may be caused by unclean diet. If the diarrhea is severe, timely fluid replacement and treatment are required. You can use Chuanwang Anti-inflammatory Capsules to reduce inflammation and detoxify.

Gastroenteritis treatment

Treatment of gastroenteritis should include fasting and correction of water and electrolyte imbalance. Usually, all that is needed is bed rest and drinking plenty of fluids (such as oral rehydration salts). Even patients who are vomiting should drink as much fluid as possible. Breastfeeding infants should continue to breastfeed. If vomiting or diarrhea persists or if dehydration is severe, intravenous rehydration may be necessary. Antiemetics may be used when vomiting is severe. If diarrhea persists for more than 24 to 48 hours and there is no evidence of a more serious bacterial infection, antidiarrheal drugs may be added. Antiemetics and antidiarrheal drugs are generally not recommended for children.

Because antibiotics may cause diarrhea or promote the growth of drug-resistant bacteria, they are usually not recommended even if the pathogen of gastroenteritis has been identified. However, antibiotics may be used for infections caused by certain pathogens (such as Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio cholerae, etc.) or for patients with traveler's diarrhea.

Antibiotics are not effective for gastroenteritis caused by viral infections. Gastroenteritis caused by parasitic infections requires the use of antiparasitic drugs.

prevention

1. Do not eat unclean fruits and vegetables

Melons and fruits need to be watered, fertilized, and sprayed with pesticides during their growth period. They are easily infected by bacteria during the process of collecting, transporting, and selling, so that the skin of many fruits and vegetables carries bacteria, insect eggs, and chemical pesticides. Therefore, melons and fruits must be rinsed repeatedly with clean water several times before eating. All fruits and vegetables that can be peeled should be peeled before eating, otherwise pesticide accumulation and poisoning may occur.

2. Avoid eating spicy food

For irritating foods such as cold and spicy foods, you should choose according to your personal conditions, original eating habits and seasons, avoid overeating, and especially avoid drinking alcohol.

3. Pay attention to food hygiene

Wash your hands frequently, pay attention to tableware hygiene, and keep raw and cooked food separate.