Summer is a time that invites us to have a good time and the holidays are the high point of this period. However, these months are not exempt from health risks that can distort our plans. One of the most common setbacks around these dates has to do with the inconvenience caused by eating spoiled or contaminated food. High temperatures and lack of hygiene are behind these health problems that give more than one a hard time.
Gastroenteritis is the usual consequence of food poisoning. It causes nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pains and a state of general malaise. One of the most common poisonings in summer are infections by the salmonella bacteria that is common in eggs and egg-derived products, such as sauces.
Other foods that can cause problems on these dates are shellfish and, in general, fish in poor condition. If they have not been preserved correctly, it is very likely that they release toxins that, when ingested, end up generating a painful and unpleasant reaction.
One of the characteristics of this type of poisoning is that it can affect several members of the same family or groups of friends, since the contaminated food is eaten by several people in a group meal. In these cases, the evil of many does not console anyone.
The only consolation is to find the advice of an expert and follow their recommendations as soon as possible. That is precisely what the Agrupació health insurance offers to all its policyholders through its telephone medical assistance service. After detecting the first symptoms, a quick call and accurate advice guarantee that, if you follow the recommendations, you will feel relief and everything you do will help you recover your well-being as soon as possible. This service is open 24 hours every day of the year.
This telephone service is useful at any time of the year, but with the arrival of the holidays it acquires a greater role. Normally, we are far from home and we do not always have a doctor’s office or a health center nearby. In these circumstances, being able to receive the advice of a professional is the first step to recovering your health.
These are the guidelines to follow if we suffer from food poisoning:
The symptoms of poisoning appear, as a general rule, 12 hours after eating the spoiled food. In most cases, despite the inconvenience it causes, the condition subsides in a matter of hours. However, this is not always the case and in those cases it is essential to see a doctor in person. In addition, special care must be taken with young children, pregnant women and the elderly, as they are more vulnerable.
Calling the Agrupació medical guidance service serves to attend to the situation in the first instance with criteria. Subsequently, Agrupació will also be able to guide us to go to the nearest assistance center or a specialist’s office, if necessary. We can even book a time by phone.
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