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Poisons, Children and First Aid

Poisons, Children and First Aid | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

Poisons can come from plants, medicines, household chemicals, or illegal drugs. Their symptoms can vary greatly. The signs and symptoms of poisoning can include:

abdominal distress

chest pain

chills

cough

diarrhea

dizziness

double vision

drowsiness

fever

headache

heart palpitations

loss of appetite

irritability

loss of bladder control

nausea and vomiting

numbness

seizures

shortness of breath

skin rash

unresponsiveness

unconsciousness

unusual breath odor

weakness

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Author: John Wegmann, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 03/20/00

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