Will you die from bean poisoning?

Bean poisoning may cause death, mainly because it can cause the patient to experience chest tightness, shortness of breath, numbness of the limbs, etc. At this time, we must provide timely treatment, otherwise the patient will suffer from lack of oxygen and death. The reason why beans are poisonous is that they are not cooked before consumption. Because beans contain saponins, which need to be decomposed under high temperature, we have to blanch them when cooking.

Will eating uncooked beans cause poisoning?

1. Possible poisoning

Uncooked beans contain certain toxicity, so eating them will cause poisoning. The reason why eating uncooked beans will cause poisoning is that they contain a toxic substance called saponin. This toxic substance will be decomposed under high temperature, so when eating beans, you must cook them thoroughly so that no toxic substance will remain.

2. Symptoms of poisoning

There is an incubation period for bean poisoning, and symptoms of poisoning usually appear within four hours after consumption. Common symptoms are those of gastroenteritis, such as nausea, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc. If the symptoms are more severe, you may feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweats, palpitations, numbness in the limbs, etc.

3. Treatment methods

The treatment methods for bean poisoning are as follows: If the symptoms of bean poisoning are relatively mild, no treatment measures are needed. Generally speaking, after several bouts of vomiting and diarrhea, the residual toxins in the beans will be excreted from the body and the body will soon return to normal. At this time, as long as you pay more attention to hydration, you can effectively avoid electrolyte imbalance. If the symptoms of boiled bean poisoning are severe, it is recommended to induce vomiting immediately, or go to the hospital for gastric lavage in time to avoid life-threatening conditions.

Will you be poisoned if you eat uncooked beans? Generally speaking, if uncooked beans are eaten, it is easy to be poisoned, so never eat uncooked beans. It is recommended that you cook beans thoroughly before eating them, so as to effectively avoid bean poisoning. In addition, we introduce the symptoms and treatment methods of bean poisoning, hoping to help friends in need.