Poisoning

Getting poison ivy, oak or sumac on the skin is incredibly frustrating. Not only does it itch terribly, but the worst part is not being able to scratch it. Scratching the the poisoned areas will...

Amoebic dysentery is a very serious disease caused by ingesting human feces in contaminated food or water. The bacteria that cause the illness are cysts with hard shells, which allow them to...

On the unfortunate occasion of ingesting some form of liquid that is poisonous, sometimes the best thing one can do to quickly save yourself from the adverse affects is to induce vomiting....

If you've ever been sprayed with Mace or Pepper Foam, you know it can be a very painful thing. While there are some legitimate reasons you have been sprayed, like working in law enforcement and...

Activated charcoal powder was introduced in the early twentieth century. It was used at that time to remove color from sugar and to improve the taste and smell of water. Also called activated...

In recent years more and more people are becoming aware of water intoxication, also often called water poisoning. Water intoxication is when the human body has too much water compared to...

Poisoning can be life-threatening. It is important to call 911 while trying to assess the situation and stabilize the patient. If you know what substance the person ingested, follow the...

Mercury is not a substance that you want in your body. It is a poison that causes many different medical conditions. There are distinct symptoms of mercury, some that will be discussed. If you...

A hangover can ruin a good celebration. If you experience a headache or upset stomach the morning after, there are remedies for this. Unfortunately, not all hangover remedies are good for you. The...

Infant poisoning is an extremely urgent medical situation in which a person needs to act fast before it's too late. Have the telephone number for the poison control center in a location that is...

Barium is a common poison found in everyday places. It's used to manufacture many commercial goods, such as paint and tile. Barium is also used to lubricate drill bits when digging for oil. This...

Houses built before 1978 have high levels of lead. People were unaware of the dangers of lead until incidents of lead poisoning begin occurring. If you have a house built before 1978 there are...