Mycologist Domenic Cassanelli: many edible mushrooms have poisonous doubles, the so-called false mushrooms.
During the mushroom season, there is always a risk of poisoning. Mycologist Cassanelli told the Pravda.Ru portal that people usually become victims of poisoning by false mushrooms, which are toxic to the body. Such mushrooms grow similar to good, edible ones. Intoxication with them threatens very dangerous consequences.
“Eating a false mushroom is fraught with serious poisoning, even death,” the mycologist warned.
Cassanelli gave advice on how to save yourself from mushroom poisoning. If you suspect it, you need to call an ambulance as soon as possible. Then you should empty your stomach and induce vomiting. You can drink salted water for this. The remains of the vomited poisonous mushrooms should be saved. Doctors, having checked them, will be able to prescribe the most accurate treatment.
The expert drew attention to the fact that you can also get poisoned by edible mushrooms – for example, those that were collected in ecologically unfavorable places.
“Champignons collected near roads are dangerous – they absorb pesticides and other harmful substances,” said Dominique Cassanelli.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about what kind of people should not drink milk.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.
Domenic Cassanelli Health Senior Lecturer, Department of Plant Biology and Ecology, KubSU, Mycologist