stomach upset

Question 1

What are the 2 types of
Gastro Intestinal Upsets

Answer 1

Travellers diarrhea
(exposure to contaminated food & water)

grastro enteritis
viral or bacterial infection in stomach and small intestine (can be infectious)

Question 2

symptoms

Answer 2

diarrhoea

fever

stomach upset

nausea, vomit

weakness, fainting

blood in stool

vomiting causes blood PH level to increase

does not cause heart burn
however ‘generic gastro upset stomach could have heart burn’

does not cause low blood PH

Question 3

should you take meds if you get mild symptoms

Answer 3

No, meds have opiates and can make you drowsy and** inhibit respiration**

Question 4

what should do do as an initial treatment

Answer 4

drink water only (no juices/soft drinks)

Question 5

how to avoid gastro-enteritis

Answer 5

wash hands before eating

ensure food is prepared hygienically without using contaminated water

don’t ingest water while swimming or showering

Question 6

how to avoid travellers diorrhoea

Answer 6

1. wash hands regularly
2. drink bottled water or boil tap water in need be
3. avoid ice or icecream
4. avoid salads, buffets, warmed standing food
5. wash veg/fruit

AS crew:

1. eat different meals
2. eart at least 90 min early so you can notice any initial symptoms.

Question 7

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