(1) Poisoning symptoms
Poisoning of sprouted potatoes occurred 2-4 hours after eating. The manifestations are as follows: first, there is itching or burning sensation in the throat, burning sensation or pain in the upper abdomen, and then there are symptoms of gastroenteritis such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea; Those who are deeply poisoned may suffer from dehydration, electrolyte disorder and blood pressure drop due to severe vomiting and diarrhea; In addition, it is often accompanied by dizziness, headache and mild disturbance of consciousness. In severe cases, coma, convulsions, and finally death due to heart failure and respiratory center paralysis.
(2) Emergency treatment
Once sprouted potato poisoning occurs, the poisoned person should be induced to vomit immediately, and the stomach should be lavage with 1∶5000 potassium permanganate or strong tea to reduce the further absorption of solanine in the body; For mild patients, we can drink light salt water or sugar water to replenish body fluids and correct dehydration, while for severe patients, we must immediately carry out corresponding symptomatic treatment such as intravenous rehydration.
(3) Preventive measures
Potato poisoning generally occurs in spring and early summer, because spring is humid and warm, and it is easy to cause germination if it is not well kept. Therefore, strengthening the preservation of potatoes and preventing germination is the fundamental guarantee to prevent poisoning.
1, pay attention to the storage method of potatoes. Must be stored at low temperature, avoid direct sunlight and prevent germination.
You can't eat potatoes that sprout too much.
3. For slightly germinated potatoes, dig deep into the sprouting part and around the bud eye, then soak for more than half an hour, pour out the soaking water, and then add water to cook thoroughly before eating. Because solanine is easy to decompose when it meets vinegar, you can add some vinegar when cooking to accelerate the destruction of solanine and become non-toxic.