While inspections and measures against counterfeit alcohol continue throughout Türkiye, hospital admissions have been increasing in recent days. While the total loss of life due to counterfeit alcohol, which caused loss of life in Istanbul in the last 4 days, increased to 37, it was learned that 47 people were still receiving treatment. 27 of those receiving treatment have been intubated. So, what are the symptoms of fake alcohol poisoning? Here are the most striking symptoms…
Symptoms of poisoning from methyl alcohol have begun to be investigated recently. At the same time, citizens are also examining the signs of poisoning from fake alcohol.
Symptoms of poisoning from methyl alcohol do not appear immediately. It begins to appear within 10-24 hours after drinking alcohol.
Although the severity of toxicity depends on the degree of acidosis occurring, the main symptoms are:
SYMPTOMS OF METHYL ALCOHOL POISONING
“MILD DRUNKNESS AND HEADACHE
At first, ordinary symptoms such as drunkenness and headache appear, but these can quickly intensify.
VISION PROBLEMS
Blurred vision, double vision and complete vision loss are among the most dangerous symptoms of methyl alcohol poisoning.
NAUSEA AND VOMITING
Severe nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain occur due to the effect of methyl alcohol entering the body.
SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Advanced poisoning may cause shortness of breath and loss of consciousness.
BLUE COLOR CHANGE ON THE SKIN
Blue discoloration may be seen on the lips and fingertips due to lack of oxygen.
SEIZURES AND MENTAL CONFUSION
Effects on the central nervous system can lead to seizures and mental confusion.
HOW TO IDENTIFY FAKE LITER?
Counterfeit alcohol can be identified mainly from the label information, not from its smell or color. For this, citizens need to check whether there is a ministry-approved registration number on the drink bottle. At the same time, it is necessary to look for TAPDK banderol. In addition, it can also be checked whether the drink is in its original packaging. It is also possible to open the bottle in plain sight before consuming the drink. In case of doubt, you can contact 174 Alo Food Line.
Important details include ensuring that the bottle and label are not worn, the banderol is adhered properly, there is a hologram on the bottle, and the cap code and neck code match. In addition, you should not buy bottles with a hole on the cap similar to the syringe hole. At the same time, alcoholic beverages must be purchased from retailers with a TAPDK Sales Certificate. It is also expected that the label should include a Turkish label and the name or address of the manufacturer or importer company on the label. Consuming alcoholic beverages that are noticeably cloudy and contain sediment and impurities may be harmful.