It usually presents after exposure to a higher concentration of uroshiol on Toxicodendron plants. Patients present with black-spot deposits on the epidermis with underlying poison ivy dermatitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Pain

  The most commonly observed clinical signs were oropharyngeal pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea and oropharyngeal irritation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Disability

  We work to assist visitors with disabilities in obtaining reasonable and appropriate accommodations, and in supporting equal access to our websites, services, programs, and activities. [pop.carnegiemnh.org]

  BURDEN OF DISEASE Summary death estimates for 2008 and Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY) estimates for 2004 by cause for WHO Member States can be downloaded below. [who.int]

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• Gastric Lavage

  Gastric lavage should not be employed routinely, if ever, in the management of poisoned patients. In experimental studies, the amount of marker removed by gastric lavage was highly variable and diminished with time. [doi.org]

  The role of decontamination methods, namely, gastric lavage and activated charcoal was unclear. INTERPRETATION & CONCLUSIONS: Our review shows that amitraz is an important agent for accidental or suicidal poisoning in both adults and children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Emesis or gastric lavage is not recommended because they may cause convulsions. When convulsions and hyperactivity are completely controlled, gastric lavage can be performed safely. [inchem.org]

  Treatment of a recently ingested poison may involve gastric decontamination to decrease absorption. Gastric decontamination can involve activated charcoal, gastric lavage, whole bowel irrigation, or nasogastric aspiration. [en.wikipedia.org]

• Inflammation

  Neutralizing antibodies against IL-33 or ST2 reduced scratching behavior and skin inflammation in urushiol-challenged mice. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Read more Reversing stress-related anxiety Feb. 14, 2019—Inhibiting COX-2 — an enzyme associated with inflammation — could provide a novel therapeutic approach for stress-related psychiatric disorders. [news.vanderbilt.edu]

  They can also cause lung inflammation (like pneumonia). Hydrocarbons are among the leading causes of poisoning death in children. Pesticides : chemicals to kill bugs and other pests must be used carefully to keep from harming humans. [poison.org]

  An oil that the plant produces is responsible for varying degrees of irritation from skin inflammation to blistering. You don't even have to touch it. You can get it from smoke if it is being burned. [ncnatural.com]

• Malaise

  […] stomach bug If you have the stomach bug, also known as viral gastroenteritis, you may have one or more of the following symptoms: diarrhea stomach or intestinal cramps nausea vomiting fever weight loss joint aches muscle aches thirst headache general malaise [healthline.com]

• Diarrhea

  The most commonly observed clinical signs were oropharyngeal pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea and oropharyngeal irritation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Symptoms of the stomach bug If you have the stomach bug, also known as viral gastroenteritis, you may have one or more of the following symptoms: diarrhea stomach or intestinal cramps nausea vomiting fever weight loss joint aches muscle aches thirst headache [healthline.com]

  […] dog LCLo inhalation 50gm/m3/30M (50000mg/m3) KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: OTHER CHANGES LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA" Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. [chem.nlm.nih.gov]

• Arthritis

  Learn more about arthritis and other health issues in our Women's Health Center. Comprehensive women's health information provided by MerckSource.com. Learn more about arthritis and other health issues in our Women's Health Center. [web.archive.org]

• Contusion

  […] lower limb; injury to blood vessels; late effects of injury, poisoning, toxic effects, and other external causes, excluding those of complications of surgical and medical care and drugs, medicinal or biological substances. 910-994.9 Superficial injury; contusion [hcup-us.ahrq.gov]

• Delusion

  The most frequent clinical effects were tachycardia (57.0%), seizures (33.5%), agitation/irritable (20.2%), hallucinations/delusions (14.0%), and tremor (13.1%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Psychotic depression occurs when a person has severe depression plus some form of psychosis, such as having disturbing false fixed beliefs (delusions) or hearing or seeing upsetting things that others cannot hear or see (hallucinations). [nimh.nih.gov]

• Anxiety Disorder

  Mental Disorders and Related Topics Anxiety Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD, ADD) Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness) Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Disruptive Mood Dysregulation [nimh.nih.gov]

• Irritability

  Ingestion of manchineel fruit can cause mild abdominal pain and digestive irritation, requiring medical attention. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION EFFECTS MAY BE DELAYED. J.T. [hazard.com]

  This product is irritating to the eyes and skin. [web.archive.org]

In the severe case the itch subsided in about two days and most of the skin lesions dried up in four days after the first treatment and were healed almost completely after three sessions of acupuncture treatment. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

View as slideshow Everyday Wellness Get relief from the rash without resorting to drugstore treatments with these natural poison ivy treatments. [rd.com]

It has a good prognosis with supportive management. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

What is the prognosis of a poison ivy, oak, or sumac rash? In general, the prognosis is excellent. [medicinenet.com]

The prognosis for strychnine poisoning is good if the patient can be supported over the first 6 to 12 hours. [inchem.org]

Poisoning Prognosis The key to a good outcome is rapid recognition that a poisoning has occurred and rapid transport to a qualified medical facility when indicated. When medical care (and use of the U.S. [emedicinehealth.com]

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of dietary supplement exposures in the USA. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: An understanding of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, treatment, and management of this rare phenomenon is important for the nurse practitioner (NP) to be able to make an accurate diagnosis and initiate appropriate [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cuthbert from the NIMH suggests that, “One reason for this low response rate is the artificial grouping of heterogeneous syndromes with different pathophysiological mechanisms into one disorder.” [psychcentral.com]

If associations are causal, implementing these poison prevention practices could each prevent between 11% and 20% of poisonings. Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

National Poison Prevention Week The Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC) will join poison centers around the country in celebrating National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) March 17 through 23, 2019. [poisoncontrol.utah.edu]