Food contamination means the presence of harmful substances or microorganisms in food that can risk human health. Contamination occurs at various food production and distribution stages, including during cultivation, harvesting, processing, packaging, transportation, and preparation.
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Are microplastics in food and water harmful to my baby’s health?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old mother of a 13-month-old baby. Lately, I have been really worried about the food I give my baby. I try to keep everything clean, but I am concerned that the packaging might have tiny bits of plastic that could get into the food. I have also heard that even the water ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is natural to feel concerned about your baby's nutrition and safety. While it is important to maintain cleanliness and food safety practices, the risk of contamination from microplastics in food packaging is gener... Read Full »
I want to know about food poisoning. Kindly guide.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I am writing to seek your expertise regarding food poisoning. What are the common causes of food poisoning, and how can I identify if the symptoms I am experiencing relate to it? What are the typical symptoms of food poisoning, and how soon after consuming cont... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Food poisoning could resolve with minimal intervention or be very serious in the clinical course. Typically, food poisoning symptoms start within six hours of food intake. Symptoms could be: Nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and bloatin... Read Full »
Is it possible to have worms in stool even after taking Albendazole?
Query: Hello doctor, I want to know whether I have a worm infestation. I saw two threadworms in the toilet. I took one course of Albendazole and laxatives. I had this infection previously and took Albendazole and Mebendazole. Then I felt discomfort and saw a long thick brown hair and spider-leg-like objec... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, they are roundworms such as ascariasis. You have already taken effective medications such as Albendazole (antihelmintic). And another drug of choice is Mebendazole, with the trade name Vermox. If you are still passing stool with these worms alive and moving, yo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I drank something potentially suspicious which was an online food delivery order and the bag was unsealed. As the drink was covered with only a lid, I am worried that the delivery person spat in my drink and could have passed on diseases. Is this a reasonable worry? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It would be impossible for me to determine with certainty whether the delivery person tampered with your drink or if there are any health risks involved, it is always better to err on the side of caution. I suggest you follow a few instructio... Read Full »
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