What to do if you are poisoned by wild mushrooms

Many people like to eat mushrooms, and some people often pick wild mushrooms in the wild and cook them at home. Among them, some people who lacked experience mistook poisonous wild mushrooms for non-toxic ones. As a result, after eating them, they suffered from diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even fainting. Some people were even in danger of their lives. So, what first aid measures should we take when we accidentally eat poisonous wild mushrooms and get poisoned?

1. First aid measures for wild mushroom poisoning

1. Immediately drink plenty of warm water or light salt water, take measures to induce vomiting to minimize the absorption of toxins; drink strong tea after gastric lavage or taking activated carbon.

2. While waiting for the ambulance, it is best to let the patient drink "sugar and salt water" with a small amount of salt and sugar added to prevent shock.

3. Do not force water into the mouth of a comatose patient to prevent suffocation.

4. Cover the patient with a blanket to keep him warm.

5. To compensate for the dehydration caused by repeated vomiting, it is best to let the patient drink "sugar and salt water" with a small amount of salt and sugar added to replenish the loss of body fluids and prevent shock caused by dehydration.

6. Do not force water into the mouth of a comatose patient to prevent suffocation. Cover the patient with a blanket to keep him warm.

7. Go to a regular hospital for treatment immediately. It is best to take samples of the remaining mushrooms with you for further diagnosis and treatment.

2. Symptoms of mushroom poisoning

1. Gastroenteritis

The first symptom of mushroom poisoning is acute and chronic gastroenteritis, which may cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, etc.

2. Nervous system disorders

Sweating, salivation, tearing, pupil constriction, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, slow pulse, etc. .

3. Hemolytic complications

Some toxins are hemolytic after ingestion, resulting in thrombocytopenia, purpura of the skin, hemolytic anemia, jaundice, hemoglobinuria, hepatosplenomegaly, etc. In severe cases, it can cause renal failure.

4. Organ dysfunction

Hepatomegaly, jaundice, elevated transaminase, and in severe cases, systemic bleeding tendency are common, often complicated by DIC and hepatic encephalopathy.

3. What to eat to detoxify mushroom poisoning

1. Vitamin C

Mushroom poisoning is mostly phytoalkali poisoning. Taking some vitamin C tablets or foods high in vitamin C can alleviate the symptoms so that you can seek medical attention in time.

2. Rice water

Rice water contains a large amount of starch powder and vitamin B, which can absorb toxins and alleviate the symptoms of poisoning. Drinking rice water can also dilute toxins and assist in detoxification.

3. Eat raw beans

Eating some raw beans immediately after accidentally eating poisonous mushrooms can have a diarrheal effect, promote the timely elimination of toxins, and alleviate the symptoms of poisoning.