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Six people die after eating wild mushrooms in Meghalaya; All about fungal poisoningThe main effect of mushroom toxicitySad dreamGastrointestinal diseaseLiver failure and deathWhat are the symptoms and symptoms of mushroom poisoning?How is mushroom toxicity treated?How can you avoid mushroom poisoning?
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Six people die after eating wild mushrooms in Meghalaya; All about fungal poisoning
At least six people have died in separate incidents of mushroom poisoning in Eastern Gentia Hills district in Meghalaya. According to officials, events were mainly informed from rural areas where wild mushrooms are often collected from the forests and consumed as part of the daily diet. Wild mushrooms can be extremely poisonous, causing gastric issues, hallucinations and even symptoms such as liver and kidney failure.
Officials say that the risk of poisoning usually increases during the monsoon season – from April to October, when wild mushrooms in this area grow abundantly.
After consuming poisonous mushrooms, at least six people died last week in separate incidents in the East Jantia Hills district in Meghalaya. According to officials, events were mainly informed from rural areas where wild mushrooms are often collected from the forests and consumed as part of the daily diet.
The District Medical and Health Officer said that both adults and children have been affected, and the risk of such toxicity usually increases from April to October during the monsoon season, when wild mushrooms in the area grow abundantly.
Experts say that the main cause of mushroom poisoning is the accidental consumption of toxic mushrooms, which are attained to foods in size, size and color. Most people are not able to distinguish between the two, causing accidents. Poisonous varieties of mushrooms are also sold in local markets mixed with food varieties.
The main effect of mushroom toxicity
Sad dream
Some mushroom species contain toxins that lead to hallucinations. These psychotropic types are commonly known as magic mushrooms. Doctors say that apart from hallucinations, other effects include confusion, muscle weakness, movement, rapid heart rate and severe headache.
Gastrointestinal disease
Many poisonous mushrooms cause gastrointestinal disease, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea.
Liver failure and death
Deaths related to many fungi are also responsible for the death cap mushroom, Amanita Phalids, With symptoms such as nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. Doctors say that mushrooms lead toxis to liver and kidney failure and it can also be fatal.
What are the symptoms and symptoms of mushroom poisoning?
According to doctors, mushrooms may include early symptoms of poisoning:
- Feel sick
- Stomach cramps
- vomit
- Water or bloody diarrhea
Some mushrooms also cause hallucinations and enthusiasm. If you have any of these symptoms, call your healthcare provider or immediately go to the nearest emergency room. All poisonous mushrooms cause vomiting and abdominal pain.
How is mushroom toxicity treated?
Experts say that treatment depends on the type of mushroom you eat. Most, doctors will do
- A sedative – give your body a medicine to relax – if you are hallucinations.
- You give medicine through an IV in your vein
- Use a special filter to take poison from your blood through dialysis.
How can you avoid mushroom poisoning?
According to doctors, always take the following steps to prevent poisoning:
- Never eat wild mushrooms until you know what kind of mushrooms they are
- Be cautious while collecting mushrooms from forests or unknown areas
- Buy mushrooms from only clean and reliable sources
- Avoid mushrooms that appear unnatural or bad
- Wash and cook the mushrooms before consumption
- If symptoms of poisoning appear then seek therapy immediately
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