Due to the rainy weather that has been effective in Bolu recently, there is an abundance of mushrooms in the forests. Due to the abundance of mushrooms, mushroom poisoning has increased due to the mushrooms that citizens collect in the forests. Specialist working at the Bolu Provincial Health Directorate Public Health Services Directorate against the increasing mushroom poisoning cases in the hospital. Dr. Filiz Bolu made warnings. Filiz Bolu said that mushroom poisoning is a condition that occurs as a result of consuming mushrooms that grow in natural areas and contain poisonous substances.
“POISONING MAY RESULT IN DEATH”
Expert stated that poisoning could result in death. Dr. Bolu said, “The severity of poisoning varies depending on the type of mushroom, the toxin it contains and the amount consumed. After consumption of mushrooms, usually within the first 24 hours; Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, low blood pressure, blurred vision, flushing on the face and neck, metallic taste in the mouth, fever, palpitations, and abdominal pain are observed. “As a result of mushroom poisoning, nervous system, liver and kidney functions may be affected and poisoning may result in death,” he said.
“WHETHER THERE ARE LABELS SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT”
Expert stated that the most important way to protect against mushroom poisoning is not to consume mushrooms that grow in nature. Dr. Filiz Bolu said, “Cultivated mushrooms can be preferred instead. When buying cultivated mushrooms, packaged ones should be preferred and attention should be paid to whether the packaging contains labels informing the consumer. It should not be forgotten that the environments where even cultivated mushrooms grow may contain some microorganisms, and consuming mushrooms contaminated with microorganisms may cause gastrointestinal complaints. If mushrooms growing in nature are eaten, when symptoms of poisoning occur, the nearest health institution should be consulted without delay. “When the person goes to the hospital, taking some of the mushrooms he ate, if any, will inform the doctor about the toxin,” he said.
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