Along with many plant species, many kinds of mushrooms also grow on our rich geography.

Mushroom Poisoning, although rare, is deadly dangerous. It is not easy to distinguish poisonous mushrooms from non-poisonous mushrooms that grow spontaneously in nature.

In addition, cooking microdose mushrooms does not work to reduce the effect of poison, contrary to what is known. Nearly 100 of the more than 5 thousand mushroom species found on earth contain potential poison.

Most of these species cause diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting digestive system disorders.

A small number of species cause fatal consequences. These plant species are seen very frequently, especially in geographies that receive precipitation.

For this reason, it is more common in rainy seasons such as spring and autumn. How should First Aid be in Fungus Poisoning?

Mushroom poisonings can have deadly consequences.

If it is related to the signs and symptoms, the signs of poisoning vary according to the type of mushroom.

However, poisoning findings vary according to the amount of mushroom consumed, the life span (age) of the mushroom.

The geography where it is grown, the season in which it is consumed, the geography where it is grown, the way it is prepared, and also the poisoned individuals.

Call 112 if you experience the following symptoms!

  • nausea, vomiting
  • Abdominal pain, diarrhea
  • Because the most common symptoms in mushroom poisoning are
  • observed in the digestive system.
  • hallucination (dreaming)
  • Especially hallucinogenic (magic mushrooms) mushrooms increase
  • serotonin because they contain psilocybin or psilocin.
  • dizziness
  • clouding of consciousness
  • Coma

For this reason, it is necessary to apply first aid quickly and often to apply emergency aid in cases of poisoning. In deep symptoms, transfer of the patient to the hospital is essential.

First aid for mushroom poisoning:

  • Assess the patient's consciousness.
  • If conscious, give the patient/injured a comfortable position.
  • Do not make the patient vomit.
  • Do not provide food or drink.
  • Evaluate vital signs. If there mushroom are no vital signs, call or dial the 112
  • emergency number.
  • Start Basic Life Support if necessary.
  • Get information by calling 114 (UZEM).