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Hot food in plastic
Yesterday I had hot momos kept in plastic which was kept inside the plastic for may b 30 mins..I dnt tk it regularly..kindly suggest..will it impose health risk.
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Yes doing it in routine May cause health problem
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I appreciate your concern about your health. Regular eating of hot foods from plastic container can increase microplastics in body. But as it was just once you took,don't bother much. But definitely try to avoid such foods in future. Take care
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Frequent exposure cause health risk. But in India this is the packing system. Its ok casually
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Yes, not good for health.
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Yes it’s will help
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This is the pattern in India. Yes health risk is there, specially gut health.
ITS IN ALL INDIA, WHAT TO DO.
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A single one-time exposure like this â hot food sitting in plastic for about 30 minutes â carries very low health risk. The concern with hot food in plastic is that heat can cause microscopic amounts of chemicals like BPA or phthalates to leach into food. However, the quantity released from a single accidental or infrequent exposure is far below any level that would cause measurable harm. Health concerns from plastic chemicals arise with chronic, regular, repeated exposure over months to years â not from an occasional incident like this. You are unlikely to experience any symptoms from this, and no treatment or special action is needed.
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Going forward, try to avoid reheating or storing very hot food in plastic containers â use glass, stainless steel, or ceramic when possible. If you experience any stomach discomfort or nausea in the next day or two (which would be coincidental, not related to plastic), you can take a simple antacid. No tests or medical visit are needed for this single exposure. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Low Risk.
Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Nothing to worry, but dont consume food kept in plastic
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If you have symptoms like vomiting, pain in abdomen then might befood poisoning otherwise its okay... keep checking from next time.. dont eat stale food
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Not much .daily use may affect but not occasionally.
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Dr. Mohammed Salman Mohiuddin
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5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It will cause health issues, no doubt in that , next better use a utensil to store your food. Glass or steel that too not plastic.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
If you develop symptoms
Do consult
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Sharath B S
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hot food in plastic will affect the health only if it is taken on a regular basis since plastic releases certain chemicals under heat.
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avoid it next time
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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