What is Mushroom Poisoning?

It is a serious poisoning that develops as a result of fresh, dried, or canned raw or cooked eating of cap mushrooms that grow in natural areas and have poisonous substances in their structure and can result in death. Fungal poisonings occur, especially in the spring and autumn.
It should not be forgotten that there are also poisonous mushrooms growing in natural areas in our country.

What Are the Symptoms of Mushroom Poisoning?

Symptoms of poisoning vary according to the nature of the poison found in the fungus. Symptoms may appear after 2 to 6 hours.

Symptoms 2 hours after ingestion of the poisonous fungus;

dizziness, the tendency to sleep, low blood pressure, blurred vision, flushing of the face and neck, increased pulse, metal taste in the mouth, nausea and vomiting, and sweating.

Symptoms of intoxication that may develop soma for 6 hours are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, increased heart rate, abdominal pain, liver, and kidney failure. As a result, coma and death may also occur.

Is There a Cure for Fungal Poisoning?

Treatment of fungal poisoning is aimed at the symptoms of poisoning. Information on poisonings can be obtained from the National Poison Information Center No. 114. Antidotes can be obtained from the General Directorate of Emergency Health Services (UZEM - National Poison Information Center ).

How to Avoid Fungal Poisoning?

A significant number of poisonings can actually be prevented by very simple measures. In this context, mushroom poisoning is a type of poisoning that can be prevented very simply, and the only remedy to prevent poisoning is that fungi grown in natural areas are definitely not eaten, and instead, cultivated mushrooms are preferred.

Are Cultivated Mushrooms Poisonous?

Poisoning with cultivated mushrooms is not possible. However, these fungi can come into contact with some microorganisms in the environment where they grow. It should be kept in mind that slight stomach and intestinal complaints may develop as a result of eating raw mushrooms infested with this microorganism. Packaged ones should be preferred when buying mushrooms; it should also be noted whether there are labels on the packaging with some information to inform the consumer.

What are the Common Misconceptions About Mushrooms?

• There are also common beliefs among the public about mushrooms that are mentioned below and have no scientific value:
• Mushrooms eaten with yogurt do not poison.
• The poison disappears in the cooked mushroom.
• The poison of the mantle is taken by boiling in vinegar and salt water.
• There is no poisoning with the consumption of dried mushrooms.
• Mushrooms grown in meadows are not poisonous.
• If the color does not change when the fungus is removed, the fungus is non-toxic; if the inside of the fungus becomes blue, this fungus is poisonous.
• The mushrooms in the trees are non-toxic.
• If the poisonous mushroom is cooked with a silver spoon, the spoon will darken. 
• Snails do not eat poisonous mushrooms.