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Author: Li Enci
2020-05-29 16:02
Date of last update: 2020-05-29 16:02The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health announced today (29th) a case of suspected food poisoning after eating wild mushrooms. A 57-year-old woman picked wild mushrooms near Fu Heng Village in Tai Po yesterday. After eating at home for about two hours today, she developed symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The patient went to the Accident and Emergency Department of Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po and is currently in stable condition.
A CHP spokesman said that food poisoning caused by eating mushrooms is usually acute. Symptoms include short-term intestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Depending on the mushroom species, the patient may also experience a lot of sweating, hallucinations, coma or other neurological symptoms and liver failure. The center urged the public not to pick wild mushrooms in the park or the countryside to eat.
A 57-year-old woman picked wild mushrooms near Fu Heng Village in Tai Po yesterday. After eating at home for about two hours today, she developed symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. (Information picture / Photo by Cai Zhengbang)
The Centre for Health Protection of the Department of Health stated that it is investigating a suspected case of food poisoning caused by the consumption of wild mushrooms, involving a 57-year-old female patient. About two hours after eating mushrooms at home today, she developed symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The patient went to the Accident and Emergency Department of Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital on the same day and was admitted to the hospital for further treatment. The current condition is stable. Initial investigations revealed that the wild mushrooms eaten by the patient were picked near Fu Heng Village in Tai Po yesterday. The CHP investigation is continuing.
A CHP spokesman said that food poisoning caused by eating mushrooms is generally acute. Symptoms usually include bowel symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain shortly after eating. The patient may also experience a lot of sweating, hallucinations, coma or other neurological symptoms and liver failure. In severe cases, it is more likely to cause death. The spokesman also said that members of the public should buy mushrooms from reputable and reliable suppliers. Do not buy mushrooms that are suspected of being mixed with unknown species or pick wild mushrooms for eating, because it is difficult for the public to distinguish whether these mushrooms are suitable for consumption. The spokesman emphasized that mixing edible mushroom species with inedible or toxic mushroom species will not dilute the toxicity, and in most cases, cooking will not destroy its toxicity. If you suspect food poisoning caused by eating mushrooms, you should seek medical advice immediately. If there are surplus mushrooms, they should be taken to the doctor for identification.
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