Clinical presentation is dependent on the route of exposure. It includes pain and edema in the oral cavity following biting the leaves or the stem of the plant. Direct oral contact with the plant juice can also cause symptoms. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Despite the cardiovascular effects, central nervous system (CNS) toxicity is the primary reason most methamphetamine users present for medical care. Patients are typically anxious and aggressive, and life-threatening agitation may occur. [mhmedical.com]

Two types of intercellular crystals are present in the tissue of this popular foliage pl ... See Details AUTHOR(S) : Dore, W. G. TITLE : The nature of Dieffenbachia toxicity. [accessdata.fda.gov]

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• Severe Pain

  In such cases, symptoms generally include severe pain which can last for several days to weeks. Hospitalization may be necessary if prolonged contact is made with the throat, in which severe swelling has the potential to affect breathing. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Nausea

  Poisonous ingredients include: Oxalic acid Asparagine, a protein found in this plant Symptoms may include: Blisters in the mouth Burning in mouth and throat Diarrhea Hoarse voice Increased saliva production Nausea and vomiting Pain on swallowing Redness [medlineplus.gov]

  Symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain typically begin 2 – 24 hours after ingestion and may last several days. [kidemergencies.com]

  Early symptoms of ingestion include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, wild hallucinations, delirium and severe headache. [listverse.com]

  Poisonous Ingredient Return to top Oxalic acid Asparagine, a protein found in this plant Symptoms Return to top Burning in mouth or throat Damage to cornea of the eye Diarrhea Eye pain Hoarse voice Nausea or vomiting Swelling in mouth or tongue Home Care [pacificschoolserver.org]

  Burning in mouth or throat Damage to cornea of the eye Diarrhea Eye pain Hoarse voice Nausea or vomiting Swelling and blistering in the mouth or tongue Blistering and swelling in the mouth may be severe enough to prevent normal speaking and swallowing [salud.wikiplus.org]

• Eczema

  While ingestion can cause vomiting and diarrhea, exposure can cause temporary skin eczema AND contact with the eyes can cause temporary blindness, this is not always the case. [listverse.com]

It should be noted that treatment recommendations are based on reports, not on clinical trials. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. [pacificschoolserver.org]

The authors offer first aid recommendations and discuss advanced medical treatment based on the latest published literature. [books.google.com]

Damage to the cornea will require additional treatment, possibly from an eye specialist. If contact with the person's mouth is not severe, symptoms usually resolve within a few days. [medlineplus.gov]

The prognosis of Dieffenbachia Poisoning is dependent on the amount of substance consumed, time between consumption and treatment, severity of the symptoms, as well as general health status of the patient If the individual can recover from the symptoms [dovemed.com]

Outlook (Prognosis) Return to top In rare cases, these plants may cause swelling severe enough to block the airways. Update Date: 2/17/2009 Updated by: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. [pacificschoolserver.org]

Epidemiology Frequency United States In 2013, the American Association of Poison Control Centers reported 5248 single exposures to plants containing oxalates. [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] names for these plants include the following: Spathiphyllum – Spath, peace lily Euphorbia pulcherrima – Poinsettia, Christmas flower, lobster plant Ilex – Holly Philodendron – Cordaturn, horsehead, red emerald, red princess Dieffenbachia – Dumbcane Pathophysiology [emedicine.medscape.com]

You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does not need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Take the plant with you to the hospital, if possible. [medlineplus.gov]

You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Take the plant with you to the hospital, if possible. [salud.wikiplus.org]

If there is swelling that prevents the child taking anything by mouth or causes difficulty breathing, go to the nearest emergency department immediately. [chop.edu]

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