[…] head shaking, pawing and rubbing and some-times vocalisation; increased salivation, anorexia and depression may occur and, if large amounts have been ingested, vomiting and diarrhoea, usually mild but sometimes haemorrhagic, and abdominal pain may be present [mybroadband.co.za]

[…] noncompetitive GABA antagonists in the central nervous system, resulting in unabated neuronal depolarization that manifiests as seizures, including status epilepticus. 104, 131, 152, 229 Water hemlock poisoning should be considered in any patient who presents [clinicalgate.com]

If significant ingestion occurs gastrointestinal symptoms should be present within 6 hours and include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea that may be bloody. Symptoms may progress to involve the blood cells, the heart, lungs and brain. [kidemergencies.com]

A crawling infant who chews on the leaves of this plant will present to the ER with oropharyngeal erosions and dysphagia. During hospitalization the esophagus can erode and strictures develop. [pediatric-house-calls.djmed.net]

• Swelling

  swelling in the mouth may be severe enough to prevent normal speaking and swallowing. [medlineplus.gov]

  […] and swelling in the mouth may be severe enough to prevent normal speaking and swallowing. [limamemorial.org]

  Oxalate crystals can cause intense pain and swelling if they come in contact with the skin or mouth. [chop.edu]

  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]

  The mouth and throat will immediately and painfully swell if the leaves are chewed. The juice also causes intense pain and swelling if accidently sprayed into the eyes. [the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com]

• Pain

  If the pain continues, contact your child's physician. [chop.edu]

  pain may be present. [mybroadband.co.za]

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

  Children who eat moderate amounts of berries or leaves may experience abdominal pains, diarrhea, severe abdominal cramping, and vomiting. [the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.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]

• Inflammation

  If juice from this plant’s fruit gets in your eyes, it can cause acute inflammation, pain and tears. Holly. This plant’s highly toxic bright red berries are often attractive to children. Eating these berries may be fatal. Mistletoe. [www1.nyc.gov]

  General symptoms of contact dermatitis with the plant juices are erythema (reddening and inflammation of the skin), itchiness. Ingestion will quickly cause painful burning and swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat. [blankees.com]

  Use hydrocortisone cream to treat irritation and inflammation of the skin. Antihistamines may alleviate the itching and hives. The majority of allergic and chemical reactions will clear up in 14-21 days. [chop.edu]

  Plants that cause a contact dermatitis (skin inflammation) such as poison ivy or poison oak are covered in detail elsewhere (click on Poison ivy ). It is safest to call your local poison control center (1-800-222-1222) ANYTIME a plant is ingested. [kidemergencies.com]

• Disability

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• Fever

  […] hyperthermia or seizures, possibly physostigmine Dieffenbachia (dumbcane) Oral mucosal damage due to Ca oxalate crystals in leaves Supportive care and demulsification (eg, with milk or ice cream) Fava beans In patients with G6PD deficiency, gastroenteritis, fever [merckmanuals.com]

  […] species include cowbane, five-finger root, snake weed, snake root, wild carrot, dead man’s fingers, death-of-man, poison parsnip, wild parsnip, beaver poison, children’s bane, muskrat weed, spotted hemlock, spotted cowbane, musquash root, false parsley, fever [clinicalgate.com]

• Nausea

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

  Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. Frequent contact with cell sap may cause skin irritation. Edibility: TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. CAUSES SEVERE PAIN IN THE MOUTH IF EATEN! [plants.ces.ncsu.edu]

  The poisonous ingredient is: Calcium oxalate Symptoms of this type of poisoning include: Burning and painful eyes Burning in mouth and throat Diarrhea Irritated skin Nausea and vomiting Slurred speech Swelling of mouth Swelling of tongue Blistering and [medlineplus.gov]

  The poisonous ingredient is: Calcium oxalate Symptoms Symptoms of this type of poisoning include: Burning and painful eyes Burning in mouth and throat Diarrhea Irritated skin Nausea and vomiting Slurred speech Swelling of mouth Swelling of tongue Blistering [limamemorial.org]

  The most common reactions are skin irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Poison Ivy. All parts of this plant can cause an irritating rash on the skin. Pokeweed. [www1.nyc.gov]

• Overeating

  In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations. It’s an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. [books.google.com]

  Over 2,000 Nova Scotians were killed, more than in the 1917 Halifax Explosion, and it dramatically changed the lives of many others, but has been largely forgotten by most. [novascotia.ca]

  And lastly I remember that, because he was a chief and therefore had actual power over how things were run (unlike us physicians), within a week nearly the whole park was torn up eradicating the “terrible plants” – there are over 300 species of the things [pediatric-house-calls.djmed.net]

  Propagation by air layering or by cuttings Poison In her book, " Wicked Plants ," Amy Stewart says, "Poison control centers in the United States got over sixteen hundred calls in 2006 related to philodendron poisoning." [emilycompost.com]

  Unless, of course, you don't mind vacuuming spilled dirt over and over again as he explores his indoor jungle! [the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com]

• Dermatitis

  There are several different types of dermatitis. Poison ivy or poison oak cause allergic dermatitis. [chop.edu]

  In rare occasions, dermatitis can occur with slowly healing open blisters. [the-essential-infant-resource-for-moms.com]

  General symptoms of contact dermatitis with the plant juices are erythema (reddening and inflammation of the skin), itchiness. Ingestion will quickly cause painful burning and swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat. [blankees.com]

  Habit: epiphytic Family: Araceae Origin: Tropical America Poison Delivery Mode: Ingestion, dermatitis Symptoms: Intense burning and swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat, difficulty of speaking. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may also occur. [plants.ces.ncsu.edu]

  See Dermatitis Pokeweed Mucous membrane irritation, gastroenteritis Supportive care Pothos Oral mucosal damage due to Ca oxalate crystals in leaves Supportive care and demulsification (eg, with milk or ice cream) Yew Gastroenteritis Rarely, seizures, [merckmanuals.com]

• Erythema

  General symptoms of contact dermatitis with the plant juices are erythema (reddening and inflammation of the skin), itchiness. Ingestion will quickly cause painful burning and swelling of lips, mouth, tongue, and throat. [blankees.com]

• Seizure

  Symptoms may include gastroenteritis, delirium, refractory seizures, and coma. [merckmanuals.com]

  Treatment includes securing an airway, ventilation, and treatment of seizures with benzodiazepines and barbiturates. Phenytoin is contraindicated because it is ineffective for seizure control. [clinicalgate.com]

  Signs and symptoms of poisoning are identical to cyanide poisoning and can include headache, dizziness, coma, seizure and poor heart function. [kidemergencies.com]

  The Cicuta plant’s toxicity prominently features seizures. Untreated the early symptoms of tachycardia turns to bradycardia (slow heart rate), contracted pupils turn to dilated (widened) and muscle fasciculations turn to paralysis. [pediatric-house-calls.djmed.net]

A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. [limamemorial.org]

Treatment with benzodiazepines and barbiturates should be considered. 69 [clinicalgate.com]

We help callers determine if treatment by a physician is needed or if the situation can be managed at home. [kansashealthsystem.com]

The study revealed inappropriate use of antibiotics, atropine, and antihistamines in the treatment of Elephant's Ear poisoning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The prognosis of Philodendron 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]

For severe reactions, the person may receive: Activated charcoal Breathing support Fluids by IV (through the vein) Medicines to treat symptoms Laxatives Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach ( gastric lavage ) Outlook (Prognosis [limamemorial.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]

Get the skills you need now with new information on global humanitarian relief and expedition medicine, plus expanded coverage of injury prevention and environmental preservation. [books.google.com]

Poison Prevention: In the Home [www1.nyc.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. [medlineplus.gov]