When Is Food Poisoning a Medical Emergency?

by

dr. Dwi Putri Nindya Pratiwi

Most people still think that food poisoning can be solving with simple treatment and rehydration. If the situation got worse and leading to unconsciousness or severe fluid loss, then it needs more advance care?

When people experience severe symptoms, like vomiting continuously, bad diarrhea, and so on, the IV drip treatment could save their live.

This situation is so difficult for traveler in Bali who has a long journey. They are lost a lot of power, so go to the facility to get the treatment is so challenging. It is better to get the treatment at the hotel.

You can have it now without leaving your accommodation by choosing home service in Bali. The proper medical examination by professional is obliged.

Critical Red Flags

Not every case of food poisoning requires emergency care. When you feel certain symptom, then you have to get the proper treatment. In the worst case, people suffer diarrhea for 3 days even bloody diarrhea.

Watch out for the following conditions:

  • Blood in stool or vomit. Unusual red or blackish discoloration requires examination by a medical professional.
  • Diarrhea lasting more than three days. More than that, you will get a great electrolyte loss
  • High fever. A fever of approximately 102°F (38.9°C) or higher is a sign that requires medical attention.
  • Inability to retain fluids. Replenish with fluid is difficult for people who keeps vomiting and cannot take fluid directly.
  • Severe or stabbing abdominal pain. If the pain getting extreme until make the patients faint, cannot walk, so the medical treatment must be conducted.

You better not do a home service when the condition is urgent.

Severe Dehydration: What Are The Signs?

Food poisoning can cause a severe dehydration. Water, electrolytes, and fluid loss heavily caused by persistent vomiting.

In the beginning, people will feel thirsty and get a dry mouth. The later stage, the symptom might get worse.

Here is the sign you should aware:

  • Extreme thirst and dry mouth
  • Nearly fainting
  • Unconsciousness
  • No urination
  • Faster heartbeat
  • Extreme physical weakness

If you get that sign, then do not waste your time and get the medical treatment soon.

If the patient can drink, oral rehydration method can be chosen. In the other hand, if the condition does not getting better, you can try IV treatment with examination done beforehand.

In non-emergency situations, and following an assessment by medical personnel, home-visit IV therapy offers convenience for patients who are too weak to travel. Fastdrip Bali makes it easier for traveler because they can just wait in the hotel.

High-Risk Groups

Every people have a different response to the food poisoning. Certain group have a bigger risk and need more advance medical treatment when the symptom arise.

These are the groups that need extra care:

Pregnant women.

Food poisoning for pregnant women is very dangerous as it can cause major problem for both mother and their fetus.

Infants or young age:

This age group can get a severe fluid loss easily than the older people.

The elderly, especially those with pre-existing health conditions.

Older people might have degradation in their immune system and cannot give a proper response to food poisoning.

This group has to consult with doctor immediately without waiting the symptom getting worse and out of hand.

More Convenient Care

Patient’s condition may vary, some can go to get on-site treatment while the others not. Home service is the best solution for those who seeking convenient and flexibility. Patients do not have force their weak physical condition to travel far and just sit down in their hotel.

Fastdrip Bali provides mobile IV therapy services delivered by medical professionals to various areas across Bali. Fastdrip Bali is available in popular tourist spot, such as Canggu, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Legian, Sanur, Ubud, Uluwatu, Denpasar, Kerobokan, Pererenan, Berawa, and other areas.

You can get a consultation with professional to know what treatment and supplement you should take based on your personalized condition. Fastdrip Bali offers services such as Bali Belly IV Drip, Food Poisoning IV Drip, Fever Infusion, Cough and Flu IV Drip, and various other IV therapies.

Convenient Home Service Options

If you are dehydrated or feeling extremely weak following digestive issues and your condition does not show signs of a medical emergency, you can contact Fastdrip Bali to consult on suitable home service options. You can enjoy your time in Bali more, and do not have to compensate your holiday time to go out from your hotel. You can take a rest in your accommodation and the medical personnel will go to you.

Fastdrip Bali also offers home services for various IV therapy needs, so patients do not always have to visit a clinic to receive medically appropriate treatment. Visit the Fastdrip Bali website to have an intimate consultation and check the treatment time. The home-visit service only done by certified personnel with sterile equipment and right procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should someone with food poisoning go to the hospital?

The people in severe condition, such as there are blood in their vomit or fesses or abdominal pain. If you vomit persistently and cannot take a fluid directly, then you have to get appropriate medical care in health facility.

Is diarrhea lasting more than three days dangerous?

In that condition, you have to seek for help from medical professional and immediately taken care in medical facility. Key risks include ongoing loss of fluids and electrolytes.

Can IV therapy treat food poisoning?

In the worst case, you have to go to hospital if the condition is severe and keep getting worse.

Does Fastdrip Bali provide home service?

Yes. Fastdrip Bali can go to your location in Bali to give the treatment. You will be examined and take care by professional.

Is home service suitable for severe food poisoning?

Not always. It is better to get an emergency care in hospital when you experience unconsciousness, severe abdominal pain, vomit and poop with blood, and other specific conditions. Home service is only for condition considered safe and measured by professional before given.

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