What to do if you accidentally eat a cockroach

We all know that the most common animal in daily life in the south is the cockroach. Due to the humid climate in the south, it is very suitable for the growth and reproduction of cockroaches. Therefore, you may see big cockroaches at home or in the company. Cockroaches are everywhere and sometimes they will jump into the food and be eaten into the stomach if you are not careful. Let’s take a look at what you should do if you accidentally eat a cockroach.

1. If you eat cooked cockroaches, you don’t have to worry too much. High temperature can kill the germs carried by cockroaches. You can drink more water to increase your body’s metabolism. If you eat raw cockroaches, it will cause diarrhea. People with poor resistance may be infected with some diseases due to the viruses carried by cockroaches. It is recommended to go to the hospital for examination.

2. Friends who have accidentally eaten cockroaches are advised not to be too anxious or worried. Eating cockroaches by mistake will not cause any big problems, because the cockroaches will mix with the gastric juice when entering the stomach and will gradually be dissolved, so there will not be any serious reactions. It is recommended to pay attention to personal warmth and get more rest. If you are really worried, you can drink one or two bottles of antibiotics to reduce gastrointestinal inflammation.

3. Be careful to prevent cockroaches. If there are a lot of cockroaches in your home, it is recommended to buy some cockroach-killing products and place them in the dark and humid corners where cockroaches like to stay, which can kill the cockroaches to a large extent. It is necessary to have a few bottles of insecticide at home. Secondly, cockroach eggs are a big hazard and should be eliminated in time.

4. Live cockroaches are generally not toxic, but the skin damage they cause is prone to infection, especially in the summer. If the damaged area inside the mouth is large, it is recommended to disinfect it. If you get the cockroach out, you should not be poisoned.

5. Notes

Patients should be careful not to eat spicy or cold foods, and observe whether their bodies have any adverse reactions. They should also increase exercise, maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, drink more water, and promote the body's metabolism.