Food Poisoning: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment (By Dr. Kamlesh Agrawal – MD Medicine, Radha Krishna Hospital, Kota & Baran) Best Physician and Doctor in Kota & Baran 🔹 What is Food Poisoning? (फूड पॉयजनिंग क्या है?) Food poisoning occurs when a person eats contaminated food containing bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins . फूड पॉयजनिंग तब होती है जब हम दूषित भोजन खा लेते हैं, जिसमें बैक्टीरिया, वायरस, परजीवी या टॉक्सिन होते हैं। Most cases are mild but sometimes it becomes serious , especially for children, elderly, pregnant women, and patients with chronic diseases. 🔹 Common Causes (कारण) Bacteria: Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus Viruses: Norovirus, Rotavirus Parasites: Giardia Toxins: Contaminated food, spoiled milk, stale sweets Improper food handling: Unhygienic kitchens, street food Unwashed vegetables or fruits 🔹 Symptoms (लक्षण) Symptoms usually appear within 1–12 hours after eating contaminated food. ...