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]

I am proud to present to you a list addressing some common plants that also have a hint or two of toxicity. [listverse.com]

• Disability

  Accept Read More Join Virtual Medical School Registration is disabled. Login to Virtual Medical School Reset Password Enter the username or e-mail you used in your profile. A password reset link will be sent to you by email. [teachmemedicine.org]

  This reaction can disable speech, hence its common name. Exposure to the eyes is particularly painful. Handle the plant with care when trimming or making cuttings for propagation. [ladybug.uconn.edu]

  Ingestion of the plant will cause stinging and burning to the mouth and throat with symptoms persisting for up to two weeks (speech can become disabled) though claims has that it can kill a child in a minutes and an adult for 15 minutes, research indicates [wellbody.net]

  Antiangiogenesis controls the spread of tumour cells in the body by disabling the transport of nutrients toward the cancerous cells. Normally, tumour starts from a single cell and divides to make more cancer cells. [eol.org]

• Veterinarian

  This volume is an essential reference for veterinarians, researchers, toxicologists and chemists. [books.google.com]

  Consult your veterinarian with concerns about plants before feeding them to your reptile or using them in your home or yard. Toxic Plants: Acokanthera – Acokanthera spp. (all parts toxic, except ripe fruit) Amaryllis – Amaryllis spp. [reptilesmagazine.com]

• Camping

  Dieffenbachia Poisoning can be prevented by: Avoiding eating wild berries and plants, especially if you have no information about them Following working in the garden or fields, hiking, or camping, always wash hands thoroughly, prior to eating anything [dovemed.com]

  When camping or picnicking - only eat wild plants if you know FOR CERTAIN what they are. People have died after mistaking hemlock for wild carrots. The table below is an illustrated list of selected plants. [poison.org]

  I've always liked Dieffenbachia s, and it's weird for me to find out that for some other people, long ago, they would have represented punishment and pain and degradation and – holy crap – concentration camps and so on. [plantsarethestrangestpeople.blogspot.com]

• 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]

• Gastric Lavage

  lavage for elimination of the substance from the stomach (irrigation using special solutions); in rare cases of severe poisoning Medically manage symptoms and provide breathing support, if necessary Administer fluids by an intravenous drip line Who should [dovemed.com]

• Hoarseness

  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]

  Poisonous ingredients include: Oxalic acid Asparagine, a protein found in this plant Symptoms may include: Burning in mouth or throat Damage to cornea of the eye Diarrhea Eye pain Hoarse voice Nausea and vomiting Swelling and blistering in the mouth or [medlineplus.gov]

  The signs and symptoms of Dieffenbachia Poisoning may include: Burning sensation in the mouth and throat Swelling of the mouth and tongue; unable to speak clearly (hoarseness) Formation of mouth ulcers that may affect the functions of speaking and swallowing [dovemed.com]

  According to Medline Plus, the common symptoms of Dieffenbachia poisoning are: Burning in mouth or throat Damage to cornea of the eye Diarrhea Eye pain Hoarse voice Nausea or vomiting Swelling in mouth or tongue Under poisoning conditions, the website [hoaxorfact.com]

• Pharyngitis

  There are some case reports of severe injuries that caused oro-pharyngeal inflammation and edema, with impending obstruction of the upper airways. Treatment includes respiratory support. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Throat Irritation

  Water or milk can be given to alleviate oral and throat irritation; some clinicians recommend first generation antihistamines. It should be noted that treatment recommendations are based on reports, not on clinical trials. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Nausea

  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]

  Poisonous ingredients include: Oxalic acid Asparagine, a protein found in this plant Symptoms may include: Burning in mouth or throat Damage to cornea of the eye Diarrhea Eye pain Hoarse voice Nausea and vomiting Swelling and blistering in the mouth or [medlineplus.gov]

  […] and symptoms of Dieffenbachia Poisoning may include: Burning sensation in the mouth and throat Swelling of the mouth and tongue; unable to speak clearly (hoarseness) Formation of mouth ulcers that may affect the functions of speaking and swallowing Nausea [dovemed.com]

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

• Dental Caries

  "Meth mouth," the extensive and accelerated dental caries associated with chronic methamphetamine abuse. (Photo contributor: R. Jason Thurman, MD.) Figure 17.4. Advanced "Meth Mouth." [mhmedical.com]

• Eye Pain

  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]

  Poisonous ingredients include: Oxalic acid Asparagine, a protein found in this plant Symptoms may include: Burning in mouth or throat Damage to cornea of the eye Diarrhea Eye pain Hoarse voice Nausea and vomiting Swelling and blistering in the mouth or [medlineplus.gov]

  The part of the message saying eye contact with this plant can make you permanently blind is a certain hoax, because the fact is that it results in eye pain, redness and lid swelling only, according to eMedicine. [hoaxorfact.com]

  The Emedicine article notes that “Ocular exposure may result in eye pain, redness, and lid swelling”, but makes no mention of permanent blindness. [hoax-slayer.com]

• Conjunctival Injection

  Although conjunctival injection disappeared ra ... See Details This sublist was generated on 05/13/2019 - [accessdata.fda.gov]

• Ulcer

  The signs and symptoms of Dieffenbachia Poisoning may include: Burning sensation in the mouth and throat Swelling of the mouth and tongue; unable to speak clearly (hoarseness) Formation of mouth ulcers that may affect the functions of speaking and swallowing [dovemed.com]

  Results showed Dp with promising antioxidant activity as a free radical scavenger. • Eugenol / Toxicity: When chewed, the juice from the leaves causes a painful edema of the oral mucous membrane, buccal ulcerations and tongue hypertrophy - severe enough [stuartxchange.org]

  More serious symptoms can appear such as bladders or ulcers. Its contact with the eyes, it produces irritation and transitory lost of vision. [mohanbn.com]

• 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]

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. [salud.wikiplus.org]

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. [salud.wikiplus.org]

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]

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