According to the World Health Organization (WHO), foodborne and waterborne diarrhea diseases are a problem for every country in the world but they can be prevented. Diarrhoea is the acute and most common symptom of foodborne illness, but other serious consequences are kidney and liver failure, brain and neural disorders, reactive arthritis, cancer and death. Moreover, the rainy season brings relief from the scorching heat. But, at the same time, one is also at an increased risk of various health issues. One may suffer from fatal diseases owing to the unhygienic conditions and not adhering to preventive measures. Dr Vikrant Shah, Internal medicine expert, Zen Multispecialty Hospital briefs you about foodborne diseases and foolproof tricks to keep them at bay.

Facts about foodborne diseases

Speaking about foodborne diseases, it can be termed as an infection or irritation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract caused by food or beverages which carry harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses, or chemicals. Did you know? Most foodborne illnesses are acute, which means that they may happen suddenly and also last for a short duration. Furthermore, most people may recover by themselves, without taking any treatment. In very few cases, foodborne illness can cause serious complications.