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What is it?Badly prepared, incorrectly stored or incorrectly cooked food produces bacteria and toxins. These cause inflammation of the gut. Alcohol and drugs can function as poisons in certain circumstances. Symptoms- Abdominal cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dehydration
- Chills and fever
First aid aims- Encourage the casualty to take plenty of fluids
- Seek medical advice if necessary
Actions- Rehydrate casualty with plenty of fluids
- Encourage casualty to rest
- Seek medical advice if necessary
- Watch to see if condition worsens or there are symptoms of shock
Further actionIf the casualty's condition worsens, call 999.
This article was reviewed by the British Red Cross in December 2009.
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