CATDOLL : CATDOLL: First aid: How to deal with excessive salt poisoning

What is salt poisoning?

Salt poisoning is a health problem caused by excessive intake of salt. Under normal circumstances, salt (sodium chloride) is necessary, but consuming too much salt can cause poisoning and have adverse effects on the human body.

Symptoms of excessive salt poisoning

Excessive salt intake will lead to an increase in body water and increase the sodium concentration in the body, thus affecting normal physiological and metabolic processes. Symptoms of excessive salt poisoning include thirst, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration, high blood pressure, increased heart burden, etc. In severe cases, it may lead to convulsions, coma, and even death.

First aid methods

1. Stop consuming salt immediately: If you suspect that you or others have consumed too much salt, stop consuming salty foods and drinks immediately.

2. Drink enough water: Drinking water helps dilute excess salt in the body. It is recommended to drink enough water, but avoid drinking too much water at one time to avoid electrolyte imbalance.

3. Increase potassium intake: Increasing the intake of potassium-rich foods, such as bananas, grapefruits, potatoes, etc., will help balance the salt concentration in the body.

4. Seek medical help: If the symptoms are severe or persistent, it is recommended to seek medical help from a professional doctor as soon as possible. The doctor will give further treatment suggestions based on the condition.

How to prevent excessive salt poisoning

To avoid excessive salt intake leading to poisoning, you can take the following preventive measures:

• 1. Control salt intake: It is recommended that the daily salt intake should not exceed 6 grams, and add salt in moderation rather than excessively.
• 2. Eat low-salt foods: Choose fresh ingredients and try to avoid canned, pickled and processed foods, which usually contain high salt content.
• 3. Eat more dietary fiber: Dietary fiber helps eliminate excess salt from the body. Increasing dietary fiber intake can help reduce salt accumulation in the body.
• 4. Active exercise: Regular and moderate aerobic exercise can accelerate the metabolism and excretion of salt in the body.

In short, excessive salt poisoning is a serious health problem that needs to be taken seriously. Once excessive salt poisoning occurs, stop consuming salt immediately, drink enough water, increase potassium intake, and seek medical help as soon as possible. Preventive measures include controlling salt intake, choosing low-salt ingredients, increasing dietary fiber intake, and exercising actively. By understanding and following these methods, we can better protect our health.

Thank you for your patience in reading this article. I hope it can be of some help in protecting your health.