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First aid and treatment for poisoning with salts of heavy metals

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Last reviewed: 17.10.2021
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Salt poisoning is quite common nowadays. There are many reasons for poisoning: these are accidents at work, and everyday accidents, and suicides. Often the cause is non-compliance with safety regulations, storage of poisonous salts along with food.

Poisoning can manifest itself in different ways, depending on what kind of salt has got into the body, how much it has, how long it has an effect on the body, and even how it has penetrated. A common feature of all poisonings is a pronounced local reaction, which manifests itself in the form of burns and necrosis of tissues, as well as severe intoxication. If ingested, a burning of the esophagus occurs, a violation of the digestive function. In case of external influence, the skin is damaged. The degree of damage depends on the area and depth of salt penetration.

Intoxication manifests itself as a deterioration of health, a sharp headache, pressure and pain in the sternum and heart. Appears nausea, vomiting, it becomes difficult for a person to breathe. The chair can be broken: more often there is a strong diarrhea. Vomiting can be debilitating, prolonged. Especially when poisoning with potent salts, which affect the digestive tract, damage the mucous membrane. Vomiting can be accompanied by impurities of blood.

If the salt does not act in a timely manner, bleeding may occur. If untimely first aid is given, a pain or toxic shock can develop. The main symptoms of shock are loss of consciousness, violation of respiratory function and heart activity. A characteristic feature is the absence of a pupil's reaction to light. Damaged tissues are necrotic, nervous or convulsive seizures, tremors or paralysis of smooth muscles can develop.

First and foremost, you need to provide first aid to the victim, neutralize the effect of salts that have got into the body, bring them out. If you get salt inside, you need to induce vomiting. Thus it is not necessary to give to drink water as it promotes acid dissolution and accelerates its absorption through walls of an intestine in a blood, accordingly, poisoning action of salt only amplifies. If you know exactly what salt caused the poisoning, and there is an antidote, it must be introduced immediately. It is necessary to call an ambulance and be sure to warn the dispatcher that there was a poisoning with salt, if possible, to name which one. Then you need to provide a person with fresh air. It is necessary to remove everything that can impede breathing, to unbutton the upper buttons, the belt. It is important to provide the patient with peace before the arrival of an ambulance.

In hospital conditions, the stomach is washed. It is carried out with preliminary premedication (anesthesia, anesthesia, antispasmodics). Washing is carried out with a special probe until the appearance of pure water. To ensure forced diuresis and alkalization of the blood, use pieces of ice, as well as various medications. This makes it possible to neutralize the action of poisons that have already penetrated the blood. Anesthetics are used painkillers and narcotics, in case of bleeding, a cold is applied to the stomach area. If necessary, blood transfusion is performed.

Only after stabilization of basic vital signs, it is necessary to start further treatment. First, supportive treatment is carried out, then proceed to a restorative treatment. At the same time, symptomatic treatment aimed at eliminating the main symptoms is applied. For example, with the onset of pain syndrome, treatment with analgesic, antispasmodics can be used.

With pronounced edema, hyperemia, inflammation, antihistamines, decongestants, anti-inflammatory drugs, and other drugs are used. In the recovery phase, hemostatic, wound-healing remedies may be required, especially if mucosal lesions are observed, chemical burns.

When supporting maintenance is carried out, infusion therapy is almost always performed, which makes it possible to fill the deficiency of fluid and ions that has occurred as a result of the action of toxic substances. To do this, a large number of supporting substances are poured in, for example, glucose, physiological saline, Ringer's solution. They provide the dilution of blood, which during poisoning thickens. In parallel, neutralizing therapy, hemodialysis is carried out. These procedures are aimed at removing from the blood of toxic substances and decay products that have formed during the period of inflammation.

Restorative therapy is used after stabilization of the state, normalization of the main processes. Various means are used to eliminate the effects of poisoning. Usually, complex treatment is used, which includes medication, physiotherapy procedures. Apply homeopathic, alternative means, herbs, vitamin therapy. A prerequisite is to follow a diet. Diet No. 1a is prescribed, which must be observed for several months. Be sure to drink plenty of water.

Medicinal treatment

It is necessary to remember the basic rules and precautions that must be observed when treating poisonings. First, to begin with, it is necessary to neutralize the action of the poison, to bring it out. To do this, various means are used: gastric lavage, vomiting, the use of antidotes. After the first aid is carried out, there is no life threat, one can proceed to maintenance therapy, which is aimed at stabilizing the basic vital indicators.

 After the stabilization of the condition, rehabilitation therapy is used, aimed at restoring the organism, eliminating the consequences and damages that have arisen as a result of the action of the poison. It is necessary to strictly follow this algorithm and adhere to all the recommendations of the doctor, otherwise serious side effects may occur. When poisoning, they are usually very serious. This can be a violation of the normal activity of the heart, liver, kidneys, development of edema, a violation of the composition and function of blood. Failure to follow the basic precautions can result in death.

To treat the effects of intoxication and eliminate toxins from the body, use activated carbon. It acts as a sorbent, collecting toxic substances. Subsequently, they are neutralized and removed from the body. Take 5-6 tablets every 3-4 hours in the first day, after which the number of receptions is reduced to three times a day.

With pronounced protein deficiency, which develops as a consequence of severe intoxication, intravenous plasma injection is shown at 100-200 ml - 5-6 times per course. Also, protein hydrolysers (aminocrovin, aminopeptide, casein hydrolyzate) of 0.5-1 liters are used.

 With a strong inflammatory process, the use of anabolic steroids - methandrostenolone or nerobol 0,005 g twice daily in combination with prednisone is indicated.

When the infectious nature of the inflammatory process is used short cycles of antibiotics (for 5-8 days). Often prescribe Levomycetin 0.5 grams three times a day. With diarrhea and pain, atropine sulfate 1 ml of a 0.1% solution works safely.  

Alternative treatment

To eliminate the main signs of intoxication and poisoning with salts, use means aimed at binding of toxic substances and their removal to the outside. Well-proven mixture that has an absorbing properties. For cooking it is recommended to boil the oats (natural sorbent), drain the broth. Approximately a bowl of oats is mixed with 2-3 tablespoons of honey. Stir until a homogeneous mass is formed. After this, allow to stand for half an hour.

Meanwhile, separately squeeze the juice of 2-3 leaves of aloe (medium size). Before use, the mixture is stirred again, eating a tablespoon of the mixture, washing it with a teaspoon of aloe juice. I take three times a day, with the appearance of nausea - during each attack. If there is vomiting - after every vomiting.

The reparative mixture that is used to repair the damaged mucous membrane, eliminate inflammatory processes, reduce the contamination by pathogenic forms of microorganisms, normalize the natural microflora and restore colonization resistance of the mucosa.

The mixture is based on sea buckthorn. So, take about 100 grams of sea-buckthorn fruit, knead in a mortar until the appearance of oil. Add 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds and half a teaspoon of flax seed to the mixture. All this is mixed. Separately, through a meat grinder, one lemon is passed along with the zest and mixed. Lemon is added to the pre-prepared mixture. Stir thoroughly. You can add honey to taste.

Eliminates the signs of intoxication, removes the inflammatory process, removes toxins water infusion mummy with the addition of herbs and oils. So, as a basis take about 2 grams of mummy, dissolve in a liter of warm water. Take 500 ml of broth, add a tablespoon of grass stevia and nettles, put on a slow fire. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Filter, mix with the rest of the mummy (with the remaining 500 ml). They give the opportunity to cool down and stand, better in a thermos. Then add 2 tablespoons sea buckthorn oil (helps restore the damaged mucous membrane, eliminates the effects of chemical burns, promotes wound healing, erosion). Stir, drink a glass twice a day. If during the day there is nausea, vomiting, deterioration of health, you can take an additional one-third of the glass with each attack.

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Salt solution for poisoning

When poisoning for first aid use a solution of salt. You can use ordinary kitchen salt, but it is better to use sea salt. It changes the ratio of salts and water, promoting the excretion of salt from the body. With the help of a concentrated salt solution, you can induce vomiting, which helps to remove the poison from the body. To prepare the solution, take 1-2 teaspoons of salt on a glass of warm water, stir thoroughly until the salt dissolves completely, drink the whole glass at a time.

Vodka with salt for poisoning

Vodka promotes the removal of inflammation, normalization of the intestinal microflora. In the presence of pathogenic microorganisms, kills them, contributing to excretion from the body. This helps to prevent the development of the infectious process. Vodka also contributes to the regeneration of damaged tissues.

 Salt, in turn, contributes to the restoration of water-salt balance, preserves all processes, preventing further progression of the inflammatory process, prevents the negative effects of toxins, and neutralizes the action of the poison, promoting active excretion from the body.

For the preparation of such a product, it is recommended to take about a quarter of a teaspoon of salt, pour about a third or half a glass of vodka, mix thoroughly, drink in one gulp. A little salt usually remains, since completely it does not dissolve in vodka. Then pour as many more vodka, and after about 5 minutes drink again. After about 5 minutes, repeat the procedure for the third time. Usually, the first or second glass causes nausea and vomiting, as a result of which toxins are released to the outside, the third precipitates the inflammatory process, stops the reverse peristalsis, as a result of which the nausea leaves and normalizes the microflora, which is disturbed after vomiting.

Water with salt during poisoning

An aqueous solution of salt can be used in the recovery period to stabilize the state, normalize the water-salt balance. It is used for prolonged painful vomiting or diarrhea to restore salt and mineral metabolism, since in this state there is an intensive removal of salts from the body. To prepare the solution, take about a third of a teaspoon of edible salt per 500 ml of warm water, mix thoroughly, drink during the day.

Sugar, salt and soda for poisoning

This solution is used to normalize the water-salt balance and restore normal microflora in the recovery period, after stabilizing the basic vital signs. Salt has an antitoxic and restoring effect, soda replenishes the deficiency of salts and minerals, sugar acts as a nutrient substrate for the normoflora of the intestine.

To prepare the solution, take about a third of a teaspoon of salt and soda and a teaspoon of sugar in a glass of warm water, mix thoroughly, drink a third of the glass. For a day you need to drink the whole solution.

Chacha with salt during poisoning

The mechanism of action is similar to that of vodka and salt. Only the action of Chacha is much stronger, and therefore the dosage is required less. It is enough to drink 1-2 glasses for the normalization of the condition. Salt acts as a sorbent: attracts, binds and takes out toxins. Chacha normalizes the microflora and prevents the development of inflammation, eliminates nausea, discomfort. For cooking, take about a third of a teaspoon of salt in half a glass of Chacha. Drink 1-2 glasses.

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Herbal Treatment

Blueberries are used in the form of berries and leaves. Berries contain a large amount of organic acids and tannins, which neutralize the activity of toxins and poisons of various origins. Most often used in the form of water decoction or infusion. The leaves perfectly stimulate the activity of the digestive tract, peristalsis and motility of the intestines, restore the mucous membrane. Have astringent, fixing, immunostimulating action. Additionally, they eliminate excessive urination, relieve pain and inflammation, stop blood, promote mucosal healing. Applied with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, decreased acidity, spasms and pain in the stomach and intestines. Normalize the kidneys.

To prepare the broth, it takes approximately 2 tablespoons of leaves and one spoonful of fruit per cup of boiling water. To prepare the infusion, instead of boiling water, take vodka or alcohol, leaving the amount and the ratio of the active substances is the same. Drink a decoction of a third of the glass, infusion - 2 tablespoons 2-3 times a day. You can also prepare broths and infusions separately from the fruit, and separately from the leaves. You can alternate the means: in the morning it is recommended to take a decoction / infusion of fruits, because it contains a large amount of vitamins, saturates the body with vitamins for the whole day. In the evening take a decoction / infusion of leaves, as they are rich in essential oils and glycosides, which calm the nervous system, tone up, promoting a good sleep and restore the body.

Bird cherry is a plant with a strong detoxification and anti-inflammatory effect. Has long been used to eliminate the effects of intoxication. Practically all parts are applied: leaves, stems, bark, flowers, fruits. The fruit has a strong astringent, restoring effect. It is good to remove inflammation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea of bird cherry flowers.

In the first three days after poisoning, it is recommended to take a water decoction from the flowers and fruits of the bird cherry, then begin to take a decoction of leaves and fruits. After the condition is normalized and stabilized, a decoction from the bark takes 3-5 days. For full recovery of the body, stimulation of the immune system, increase resistance, use a decoction of the fruit. It is a rich source of vitamins, nutrients.

The tripartite sequence is applied in the form of grass, leaves, roots. Eliminates the effects of poisoning, normalizes the structural and functional state of damaged organs and systems. The sequence refers to the oldest means of alternative medicine. It has a neutralizing effect on toxins, bacteria, reduces the intensity of the immune system, relieves inflammation.

It has a diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory effect, improves digestion, increases immunity, normalizes the disturbed metabolism, eliminates the effects of chemical and thermal burns. In the early stages of poisoning, it is recommended to take a water decoction of the herb, or decoction of the roots. At the stage of recovery after the disease, use a decoction of leaves and herbs, because they contain a large number of vitamins, restores the body at all levels.

Homeopathy

Homeopathic remedies are quite effective in treating poisonings, eliminating the consequences of intoxication. A number of precautions must be followed, otherwise side effects may occur. It should be borne in mind that homeopathic remedies have an impact on the body in a complex manner. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor before starting treatment. The main principle of homeopathy is to treat similar things like (the law of similarity).

As you know, every remedy, a medicinal arsenal, can influence the human body in the sphere of certain parts of it - tissues, organs, cells. Therefore, a positive effect on one part of the body does not exclude the possibility of side effects on the other part. This suggests that you need to seriously treat the treatment and follow the recommendations of the doctor, strictly follow the treatment regimen, dosage. Below are some recipes that allow you to quickly restore the body after poisoning.

  • Recipe number 1.

To prepare, you need about 50 grams of nutria fat, 50 ml of milk. The fat of the nutria is melted on low heat, gradually the milk is added. At the same time, the mixture is stirred all the time. Then add a teaspoon of flax seed to the mixture, continuing to stir. Remove from the fire, allow to cool. Then add a tablespoon of olive oil. Take a teaspoon twice a day.

  • Recipe number 2.

Take a lemon, banana and figs, pass through a meat grinder along with the peel and zest. Mix with 2 teaspoons ground ginger and half teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stirred, allowed to stand for an hour. Then take a tablespoon three times a day.

  • Recipe number 3.

Take 2-3 sheets of aloe, 50 grams of walnut, raisins, almonds, pass through a meat grinder. Mix with 2-3 tablespoons of aloe, drink a tablespoon twice a day. You can drink it with warm milk. 

  • Recipe number 4.

Take about 100 grams of butter, melt over low heat, gradually add 2-3 tablespoons of pine needles. Cook 2-3 minutes, then get the needles. In the oil, add 0.5 teaspoon cloves, ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg. They give the opportunity to freeze, take a small piece twice a day.

  • Recipe number 5.

Take about 200 ml of juice of pomegranate, lemon, grapefruit, rose hip syrup. Mix, insist for an hour. Then add 3 tablespoons of Echinacea extract, Eleutherococcus, 10 tablespoons of Schisandra. Stir, insist another 20 minutes. Drink a third glass 2-3 times a day.

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