Presentation
Most of them presented with symptoms of blurring of vision, diplopia, nasea and vomiting and two of them presented with symptoms of cardiac depression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Each analysis was done in triplicate and data are presented as mean ± standard deviation (n = 6). [doi.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
Patient 3 was a 79-year-old woman who presented with nausea, vomiting, and headache 2 h after consuming honey. Her temperature was 35°C, her blood pressure was 70/40 mm Hg, and her heart rate was 40 beats/min. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Signs and symptoms of a reaction include: Wheezing and other asthmatic symptoms Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Weakness Excessive perspiration Fainting Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Stinging after topical application Honey might affect blood sugar [mayoclinic.org]
Generally the disease induces dizziness, weakness, excessive perspiration, nausea, and vomiting shortly after the toxic honey is ingested. [web.archive.org]
- Abdominal Pain
The most frequent symptoms were nausea and vomiting (100%), abdominal pain (90.3%), diarrhea (74.2%), palpitations (61.3%), dizziness (54.8%), chest congestion (48.4%) and dyspnea (48.4%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Consider the possibility of a battery ingestion in every patient with acute airway obstruction; wheezing or other noisy breathing; drooling; vomiting; chest pain or discomfort; abdominal pain; difficulty swallowing; decreased appetite or refusal to eat [poison.org]
Cardiovascular
- Irregular Heart Rhythm
Signs and symptoms of a reaction include: Wheezing and other asthmatic symptoms Dizziness Nausea Vomiting Weakness Excessive perspiration Fainting Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Stinging after topical application Honey might affect blood sugar [mayoclinic.org]
Eyes
- Corneal Edema
There is evidence that honey may be helpful in treating dry eye disease, post-operative corneal edema, and bullous keratopathy. Furthermore, it can be used as an antibacterial agent to reduce the ocular flora. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Diplopia
Most of them presented with symptoms of blurring of vision, diplopia, nasea and vomiting and two of them presented with symptoms of cardiac depression. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Neurologic
- Headache
Patient 3 was a 79-year-old woman who presented with nausea, vomiting, and headache 2 h after consuming honey. Her temperature was 35°C, her blood pressure was 70/40 mm Hg, and her heart rate was 40 beats/min. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The unsellable honey is a new headache for around a dozen affected beekeepers already dealing with high bee mortality rates and dwindling honey supplies following a harsh winter, said Alain Frieh, president of the apiculturists' union. [telegraph.co.uk]
This results in symptoms such as: sneezing watery and itchy eyes a runny nose sore throat coughing headaches trouble breathing There are over-the-counter treatments available for seasonal allergies, but many people prefer natural treatments instead. [healthline.com]
That headache you feel is caused by the liver’s inability to process all of the toxins from the drinks you quickly consumed. It takes time, but honey can help speed up that process. [well-beingsecrets.com]
Other symptoms may have included but were not limited to congestion, fever, sore throat, myalgias, and headache". Study duration was six months (September 2005 to March 2006). [doi.org]
- Altered Mental Status
Grayanotoxin is a naturally occurring sodium channel toxin that causes life-threatening bradycardia, hypotension, and altered mental status. Complete heart blocks may occur in some patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
The scientific reasons for honey's appropriateness in burns treatment are reviewed and an account is provided of the main benefits of such treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Heat-treatment falls short in the destruction of heat-resistant microorganisms. [hielscher.com]
Etiology
This article highlights the up-to-date knowledge on qualities, properties and mode of appliance of honey in the treatment of wounds of various etiologies, particularly burns, through an extensive retrospective analysis of data from the literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
"Botulism in the United States: a clinical and epidemiologic review." Annals of Internal Medicine 129: 221–228. Spika, J. S., N. Shaffer, N. Hargrett-Bean, S. Collin, K. L. MacDonald, and P. A. Blake. 1989. [edis.ifas.ufl.edu]
Drs. de Souza and Beyene: Department of Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, MDCL 3208, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5, Canada. Mr. Mirrahimi, Mr. Yu, Ms. Chiavaroli, and Dr. A.L. [doi.org]
The occurrence of etiology depends on the age, geographical, environmental, weather and epidemiology conditions. The etio-pathology of cough in pediatric population varies from young adults ( Chang and Widdicombe, 2007, Chang, 2010 ). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
We report herein a case of a patient with mad honey intoxication mimicking acute non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction and review the pathophysiology and diagnostic considerations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology (natural history) History and physical examination reveal that the most common cause of ingrowing toenails is improper trimming of the nail. Proper toenail trimming involves cutting the nail straight across ( Figure 1 ). [doi.org]
Prevention
Cuts, abrasions and scalds can be covered in honey, it prevents bacteria from entering and healing is encouraged, a further advantage the cut edge does not dry out helping to prevent scarring and easy removal of any dressing. [web.archive.org]
PURPOSE: Randomized trials have shown that honey is effective for the prevention of radiation-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer patients. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Healthy adults and children over one year of age have a more mature digestive system that prevents the Clostridium bacteria from surviving. Foodborne botulism, while also rare, is different from infant botulism. [edis.ifas.ufl.edu]