injuries and poisoning
Overview of Food Poisoning
Treatment of Food Poisoning
Most people with food poisoning recover fully and rapidly with nothing more than replacement of fluids and Overview of Electrolytes . As soon as symptoms begin, a person should try to consume large amounts of fluids. If fluids cannot be tolerated, the person needs to go to an emergency department for intravenous fluids. If possible, it is often a good idea to rid the stomach of the toxic substance as quickly as possible. For most people, vomiting accomplishes this task. Specific treatments are sometimes given when the toxin is known. 