Symptoms of food poisoning in a child under 2 years old
Symptoms of food poisoning in a child under 2 years old
Symptoms of food poisoning in a child under 2 years can manifest themselves in different ways, but in general they can be divided into two groups: manifestations of the gastrointestinal tract and additional signs of poisoning.
Manifestations of the gastrointestinal tract
The most common symptom of this group of symptoms,which speaks of a severe malfunction in the work of the stomach - diarrhea. To hide this attribute will turn out, as at a poisoning diarrhea enough proof and lasts more than two days. This can lead to severe dehydration of the child's body, so help should be given as soon as possible. Especially dangerous if the diarrhea is watery and plentiful, with impurities of blood and mucus and with undigested food remnants. It is worth noting that a symptom of this nature suggests that the poisoning takes place in severe form. This can also be said of a symptom such as vomiting and nausea that precedes it. This sign also leads to dehydration of the body. In a severe case, the child can vomit fifteen times per day. Symptoms of this group include sweating, gassing, bloating, rumbling, loss of appetite and abdominal pain. A small child who is unable to describe pain with words can simply raise the legs to the stomach and try to find a more comfortable pose that helps ease the condition. It is important to understand that food poisoning has different options, each of which can manifest itself in its own way. For example, food-borne infections caused by staphylococci or E. coli manifest within an hour after eating. If you take into account the manifestation of the gastrointestinal tract, at first there is repeated vomiting, then cramping pains in the abdomen, flatulence and frequent loose stools. If the child has used poisonous berries, the clinical picture does not always manifest itself by the above mentioned signs, from which only indomitable vomiting can be observed.Additional signs of poisoning
Food poisoning is often manifested not only inform of gastrointestinal lesion. It can have general infectious signs and signs of microbial intoxication. Common symptoms include temperature increase and a specific rash. The temperature can be above 37.5оС. Signs of microbial intoxication - lethargy and capriciousness of the child, fatigue, problems with sleep, dried lips and mucous mouth shells, plaque lined with tongue. In addition, due to diarrhea or frequent vomiting, the child grows thin, the skin becomes flabby, and eyes fall. Again, much depends on the specific type of food poisoning. If you recall poisoning with poisonous berries, the clinical picture is more concerned with the central nervous system that manifests itself in severe headache, disorientation and consciousness, increased pulse and respiration, and lowering blood pressure. Also, kidney and liver damage can occur. If the poisoning is caused by intestinal infections, the symptoms will depend on the specific pathogen.
