Poisoning

How to Stay Hydrated After Food Poisoning

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Since two of the most common symptoms of food poisoning are vomiting and diarrhea, water tends to evacuate the body at an accelerated rate, bringing on acute dehydration. By taking steps to stay hydrated after you have contracted food poisoning, ... more »

How to Stimulate the Internal Organs

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When the Internal Organs are free from toxins and poisons, then it is another reassuring way of prolonging way. Like every treatment, always speak with the therapist or Consultant first... more »

How to Survive Arsenic Poisoning

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Arsenic poisoning may make you think of that movie where the old lady gets rid of her husbands by slowly poisoning them with arsenic in their food but believe it or not, arsenic poisoning can happen easily from everyday obstacles around your ... more »

How to Talk to a Doctor About Alcohol Poisoning

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Alcohol poisoning is a very dangerous medical condition caused by drinking too much alcohol in too short a time period. It can result in permanent brain damage, coma or death. When you talk to your doctor about the dangers of alcohol poisoning, ... more »

How to Test for Dioxin Poisoning

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Dioxins are a group of several chlorine based synthetic chemicals that exist in high levels of concentration in our environment. Our air, water and food supplies are just a few ways that dioxins get into the human body. Dioxin testing is an ... more »

How to Test for Food Poisoning

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While many cases of food poisoning are asymptomatic or relatively mild in nature, a doctor should assess more serious cases. You should be able to recognize the symptoms of food poisoning, and have a doctor test you for food borne illness if you ... more »

How to Treat Acetaminophen Poisoning Before Help Arrives

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More than 100 products contain acetaminophen. It's generally a safe drug, when taken in accordance to the instructions on the label. But, it can be toxic if taken in large quantities. It can also cause acute liver failure. If undergoing ... more »

How to Treat Antimony Poisoning

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Antimony is an element with the atomic number 51. Occupational antimony poisoning is not as common as environmental poisoning, despite the recycling from lead storage batteries and its increased use in the semiconductor industry. Since antimony ... more »

How to Treat Arsenic Poisoning

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Arsenic poisoning is a serious health condition that requires immediate and effective treatment. Unfortunately, it has become more common with the prevalence of trace amounts of arsenic in many commercially produced products such as lumber ... more »

How to Treat Barium Poisoning

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Barium is an element with the atomic number 56. Many barium compounds do not dissolve in water but the ones that do are poisonous. Barium doest not accumulate in the body, but it cannot be broken down or otherwise destroyed because it is a stable ... more »

How to Treat Bismuth Poisoning

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Bismuth is a stable element and cannot be broken down or otherwise destroyed. Bismuth poisoning occurs primarily from the ingestion of bismuth chelate, particularly by the increasing numbers of colostomy patients. Occupational bismuth poisoning ... more »

How to Treat Black Locust Poisoning

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Often found along America's east coast, Black Locust trees, often called false Acacia or Robinia trees, are small trees with toxic leaves, bark and seeds. The toxins are harmful to horses, dogs and cows and in extreme cases can cause renal ... more »

How to Treat Blood Poisoning From Blue Crab Pinch

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Being pinched by a blue crab usually isn't serious. But on rare occasions, the pinch introduces bacteria to the system and can lead to blood poisoning, or sepsis. Sepsis can be very serious, so it's important to treat blood poisoning from a blue ... more »

How to Treat Botulism Poisoning

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Botulism is a condition primarily caused by the neurotoxins produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Other members of the Clostridium genus, such as Clostridium batatii and Clostridium batatii, can also cause this disease in rare ... more »

How to Treat Chemical Poisoning

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Chemical poisoning occurs when you ingest a toxic chemical. Approximately 90 percent of chemical poisoning happens in your own home. Young children, especially toddlers, are at the greatest risk for accidental poisoning. Poisoning with household ... more »

How to Treat Chlorine Poisoning

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Chlorine is an element found in many household products, especially bleach, cleaners and swimming pool water. Inhaling or ingesting concentrated chlorine can irreversibly damage the lungs and other organs. Liquid chlorine can cause severe burns ... more »

How to Treat Chloroform Poisoning

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Chloroform is known chemically as trichloromethane (CHCl3). Acute poisoning is rare because chloroform has been banned from consumer products since 1975. Chloroform poisoning occurs most commonly in its manufacture or from drug abuse. The ... more »

How to Treat Cocaine Poisoning

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Cocaine is one the alkaloids extracted from two species of coca leaves. It is often used recreationally, but doctors also use it as a topical anesthetic, particularly in ear, nose and throat surgery. The following steps will help you identify and ... more »

How to Treat Codeine Poisoning

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Codeine is an opiate commonly prescribed to treat coughing, diarrhea and pain. When formulated as a painkiller, it has the potential for abuse, which is why most countries regulate its use. The following steps will help you identify and treat a ... more »

How to Treat Copper Poisoning

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Copper is a common element and although the pure metal is not poisonous, many of its compounds are. These compounds are produced by the action of stomach fluids on copper when it is ingested. The most common sources of poisonous copper include ... more »

How to Treat Cyanide Poisoning

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Cyanide is a dangerous chemical that quickly deprives the body of oxygen and harms major organs. Accidental exposure to cyanide, which is used in various industries and available as a solid, liquid or gas, can lead to cyanide poisoning. Learn how ... more »

How to Treat Dioxin Poisoning

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Dioxin is a substance that is a bit like peroxide. It's stored in the fatty tissues of your body and some forms can cause cancer and are toxic to humans. Dioxin can damage the skin and it can poison people. The word "dioxin" can refer to a ... more »

How to Treat Ephedrine Poisoning

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Ephedrine is a substance derived from Ephedra plants. It may be found in beverages made from these evergreen plants, such as Mormon tea or squaw tea. Ephedrine also is the active ingredient in asthma medications, weight loss supplements and other ... more »

How to Treat Ethylene Glycol Poisoning

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Ethylene glycol is an alcohol that is most commonly used in antifreeze. It has a sweet taste and is highly toxic so a bittering agent is usually added to the antifreeze to prevent accidental ingestion. Ethylene glycol also may be ingested as a ... more »

How to Treat Fluoride Poisoning

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Fluoride is a fluorine ion or a fluorine atom that is missing an electron. It also refers to any compound that contains a fluoride. The fluoride that is added to a water supply to prevent tooth decay is usually hexafluorosilicic acid or sodium ... more »

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