The IMSS warns about an infection that causes cramps

When it comes to stomach illnesses, it's important to know the facts about several health-threatening disorders. Here's one:

E. coli infections manifest primarily with abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea in gastrointestinal infections, and with burning or a constant urge to urinate in urinary tract infections. To prevent contracting or spreading these infections, it is crucial to properly wash your hands and food . said Dr. Ismael Juárez Galindo, coordinator of Medical Programs for the Hospitalization Care Area of the Hospital Division of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS).

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"How can we prevent it? Drink water, preferably purified, wash food well, cook it thoroughly, and wash our hands properly. E. coli is considered a bacteria that normally lives inside our intestines, so we must maintain adequate hygiene and health conditions to avoid becoming infected or infecting other people," he noted.

The specialist called on the general population not to self-medicate and to go to the Family Medicine Unit (UMF) or the Emergency Department if they experience fever, vomiting with blood, or a decline in general health .

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He emphasized that Social Security has specialized health personnel to treat these infections, which are detected by taking specific cultures of the bacteria or determining the toxins it produces .

He pointed out that The most vulnerable groups to E. coli are older adults, children, and patients with immune system deficits. "Most cases are mild to moderate; oral antibiotics are given and treatment is on an outpatient basis. However, a small proportion may develop more severe symptoms requiring hospitalization."

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The specialist invited to carry out body and food cleansing constantly, since, Although the presence of E. coli can be associated with the hot season, it has now developed adaptation mechanisms and can live in different climates. .

He also noted that, in addition to E. coli, there are many other bacteria that can affect health and develop antimicrobial evasion or resistance mechanisms, such as staphylococci, streptococci, and pseudomonas .

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"There are more than 40 hospital units communicating to monitor the behavior of E. coli resistance at the national and sectoral levels. In turn, the IMSS has implemented the Antibiotic Optimization Program, which seeks to impact primary and secondary care to prevent overuse of antibiotics, use them rationally, and target specific infections," he said.

With information from the IMSS

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