5 family members suspected of food poisoning after eating crab noodle soup

On October 25, Dr. Nguyen Huu Tri (Endoscopy and Endoscopic Surgery Center, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City) said that Ms. H. (45 years old) suffered the most severe poisoning, with fatigue, uncontrolled bowel movements, and low blood pressure of 85/50 mmHg. The remaining four people, including her husband, sister, son, and nephew, were hospitalized later with similar symptoms.

Doctor Tri diagnosed that 5 members of Ms. H.'s family had an infection or intestinal poisoning possibly caused by toxins in food. Common symptoms were abdominal pain, diarrhea, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance.

Ms. H. was severely dehydrated, so the doctor gave her 2 liters of IV fluids and used digestive enzymes to stabilize her intestines. She was hospitalized for monitoring. The other four people had milder symptoms and were discharged immediately after receiving fluid replacement and digestive support.

Một gia đình ngộ độc sau khi ăn bánh canh ghẹ - Ảnh 1. — One of the patients during treatment at the hospital

The family said they ordered crab noodle soup from a restaurant for lunch, and went to a funeral for dinner. None of the guests showed any signs of illness, but those who ate the crab noodle soup showed similar symptoms.

According to Dr. Tri, there are many causes of intestinal infections and poisoning, of which food is a risk factor. Food that is not processed and preserved properly and hygienically can easily become a hiding place for toxins, bacteria, viruses, parasites, etc. that attack the intestinal system.

Doctors recommend that people with severe abdominal pain of unknown cause should be hospitalized early for treatment to prevent complications such as electrolyte disturbances, increased risk of sepsis, septic shock, septic shock, and even death. Do not arbitrarily use medications such as antibiotics, anti-emetics, and drugs that reduce intestinal motility without a doctor's prescription.

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