Presentation
However, he was admitted to the hospital because of severe gastrointestinal presentations 4 hours later. He received treatments based on the diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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However, if in any of these troubles, or others, I should find its prime characteristic present I should certainly give it and confidently expect good results. [vithoulkas.com]
Entire Body System
- Localized Pain
—Colchicum or colchicine, when applied to the skin, acts as a powerful irritant, causing local pain and congestion. [en.wikisource.org]
Pharmacology Colchicum or colchicine, when applied to the skin, acts as a powerful irritant, causing local pain and congestion. [theodora.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Diarrhea
Discontinue drug if these occur. • Monitor CBC and renal function test results regularly. • Be aware that patient may need opioids to control drug-induced diarrhea (especially if he's receiving maximum colchicine dosage). [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Organ: Corm Hardiness: Hardy II- Injured at temperatures below 14 degrees F (-10 degrees C) when planted Origin: Asia Minor and Europe Poison Part: All parts Poison Delivery Mode: Ingestion Symptoms: Cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, increased blood pressure [plants.ces.ncsu.edu]
A 39-year-old man presented to the emergency room with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 9 hours after ingestion of wild garlic. Symptoms attributed to food poisoning, and he received supportive cares and discharged. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Diarrhea, consisting of mucus like rice-water. Dysenteric diarrhea, of white, transparent, gelatinous mucus. Ineffectual pressing to stool, he feels the feces in the rectum, but cannot expel them. Discharge of much mucus from the rectum. [homeopathycenter.org]
- Choking
It is very hurtful to the stomach and kills by choking so some call it Colchicum strangulatorium. The statement that the symptoms produced are similar to cholera is something I use when talking about poisonous plants as murder weapons. [thepoisongarden.co.uk]
Treatment
Treatment was supportive only. Five months later she had no clinical or laboratory signs of poisoning. Discussion The patient mistakenly ingested autumn crocus instead of wild garlic because of their great similarity. [link.springer.com]
In humans it is used in the treatment of gout. See also colchiceine . [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
It is used in the treatment of nausea, diarrhoea and rheumatism[232]. [pfaf.org]
Prognosis
Hepatic and renal dysfunction as well as certain drugs could worsen the prognosis of poisoning with colchicine. Competing interests None declared. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Bismuth C, Baud F, Dally S (1986) Standardized prognosis evaluation in acute toxicology: its benefit in colchicine, paraquat, and digitalis poisonings. Journal de Toxicologie Clinique et Experimentale 6: 33–38 PubMed Google Scholar 11. [link.springer.com]
Pathophysiology
Institute of Pathophysiology School of Medicine, and Clinical Department of Cardiology University Medical Center Ljubljana Slovenia 3. Poison Control Center University Medical Center Ljubljana Ljubljana Slovenia [link.springer.com]
Prevention
Colchicine, when used regularly, can help prevent a gout attack (e.g., gouty arthritis). Though not a true pain reliever, colchicine relieves the pain that occurs with a gout attack. [healthpluspharmacy.com]
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• Advise patient to increase fluid intake to prevent renal calculi (unless prescriber wants him to restrict fluids). • Instruct patient to avoid alcohol, herbal teas, and caffeine during therapy. • As appropriate, review all other significant and life-threatening [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]