Poisoning

Food poisoning can occur when you eat food that has not been cooked thoroughly, was handled in an unsanitary manner or was derived from a source that was contaminated, such as an unhealthy animal....

If you have these food poisoning symptoms, see the doctor right away! Find out when to seek medical help for food poisoning in this poison prevention video from a medical professional.

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...

Iron is an essential mineral needed to prevent anemia as well as other bodily functions. Because iron anemia is a common condition, many people keep iron tablets in their homes, which can be quite...

When people discuss overdoses, magnesium isn't one of the more commonly thought-of culprits, but it is possible and it's a potentially dangerous condition. Here is how to treat a case of magnesium...

Aspirin poisoning is more often accidental rather than intentional. There are some cases of people overdosing because they want to commit suicide or get attention, but usually it's a case of...

Acetaminophen is a very commonly used medicine. It's a staple in most households because it treats aches and pains, fever and headache. But, it can be dangerous if taken incorrectly or in...

Open up most medicine chests and you'll find acetaminophen. It's also the active ingredient in Tylenol. Acetaminophen takes care of headaches, fever, arthritis pain and other aches and pains....

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...

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...

Yersiniosis is an infectious disease that is caused by the Yersinia group of bacteria. These bacteria are found worldwide and live in the intestines of the infected people and animals. The...

Listeria poisoning can occur from contaminated meat, dairy or vegetables. The usual symptoms are flu-like and include nausea, diarrhea, headache and fever. When Listeria affects the nervous...

Shigella bacteria infects the intestinal tract and causes diarrhea, which is often bloody. Symptoms range from loose stools to the beginning stages of dysentery. Dehydration is the most concern in...

Escherichia coli (E. coli) outbreaks in the population often make the news. Infections arise from uncooked meat, unpasteurized milk or juice, contaminated vegetables and dirty water. The infection...

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...