Presentation
Methods: We present a case series of patients with SC intoxication who presented to our toxicology service covering two tertiary care EDs between 2/11/2015 and 6/23/2015. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Fever
The first is a 50-year-old male who had sprayed corn with a solution of bentazone and was admitted to the hospital with sweating, fever, nausea, vomiting of aqueous and hemorrhagic content, and bloody, watery stools. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Sometimes therapy may be needed for certain symptoms like headache, fever and nausea or vomiting. [news-medical.net]
Case Report A 62-year-old man with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia presented with a three-day history of fatigue, dyspnea, fever, and a cough. He had last received chemotherapy three months earlier. [nejm.org]
For example, if there is fever, the physician might consider meningitis, pneumonia, or some other serious infection that might be causing a change of mental status. [emedicinehealth.com]
- Weakness
The patient suddenly developed severe left upper extremity weakness and cognitive impairment after CO intoxication. He showed severe weakness in the left upper extremity and decreased cognitive function during physical examination. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Puffer fish preparations must be taken only from licensed restaurants to avoid acute often fatal poisoning While travelling extra care to consume only clean water and freshly cooked food should be taken Those with pregnancy and weak immunity need to be [news-medical.net]
- Fatigue
One year later, the patient presented with dyspnoea on exertion, fatigue, depression and impaired sleep. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Fatigue and increased sleeping. Depression. Anxiety and craving-related symptoms. Differential diagnosis Abuse of other stimulants such as cocaine. Hyperthyroidism. Psychotic illness, eg schizophrenia, mania. Alcohol withdrawal. [patient.info]
Case Report A 62-year-old man with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia presented with a three-day history of fatigue, dyspnea, fever, and a cough. He had last received chemotherapy three months earlier. [nejm.org]
- Hyperthermia
Relative mRNA quantification using Taqman real-time PCR assay demonstrated higher expression of IL-1β, TNF-α and iNOS, and lower expression of Nrf2 in methamphetamine intoxication and hyperthermia cases, higher expression of iNOS in phenobarbital intoxication [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Paracetamol was allegedly being given to treat hyperthermia ( n = 2). Benzodiazepines were detected in children who had received diazepam to stop seizures. Most of the children were hospitalized (88%), of whom 27 were in a resuscitation unit or ICU. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
The man had experienced vomiting and other symptoms associated with caffeine intoxication several times in the years leading up to his death, they added. The man vomited and went to the hospital on the day he died, they said. [newsweek.com]
These toxins usually affect the cells lining the intestinal wall, causing vomiting and diarrhea. Microorganisms capable of causing… Read More [britannica.com]
Sometimes therapy may be needed for certain symptoms like headache, fever and nausea or vomiting. [news-medical.net]
This is important in preventing aspiration should the person vomit. Stay with the person until medical help arrives. [mtholyoke.edu]
The first is a 50-year-old male who had sprayed corn with a solution of bentazone and was admitted to the hospital with sweating, fever, nausea, vomiting of aqueous and hemorrhagic content, and bloody, watery stools. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Nausea
The first is a 50-year-old male who had sprayed corn with a solution of bentazone and was admitted to the hospital with sweating, fever, nausea, vomiting of aqueous and hemorrhagic content, and bloody, watery stools. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Medications may be used to manage symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea and anxiety. [livestrong.com]
Intoxication at levels of 0.20% BAC and above presents risks of loss of consciousness, nausea and vomiting, injuries, and even overdose and death. [cms.bsu.edu]
- Food Poisoning
Food poisoning Causes Food poisoning Symptoms Food poisoning Diagnosis [news-medical.net]
Learn about this topic in these articles: meat spoilage In meat processing: Food-poisoning microorganisms …cause health problems by either intoxication or infection. [britannica.com]
Liver, Gall & Pancreas
- Jaundice
The potential complications of chronic alcohol consumption are extensive: GENERAL: abdo pain, weight loss, poor nutrition, recurrent falls, relationship breakdowns and social isolation HEPATIC: fatty infiltration and alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, jaundice [lifeinthefastlane.com]
The doctor will be looking for evidence of chronic alcohol abuse, such as red spots on the skin (called spider angiomas), an enlarged liver, or yellow eyes or skin ( jaundice, caused by damage to the liver). [emedicinehealth.com]
Cardiovascular
- Hypotension
KEYWORDS: hypotension; overdose; renal failure [Indexed for MEDLINE] Free full text [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Eruptions
Dermatologic manifestations usually appear, with skin eruptions in the second phase where multiorgan failure occurs and alopecia in the third phase where organ derangements resolve. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Erythema
The only abnormal physical finding was erythema over the injection site and epigastric tenderness. Laboratory investigations, including complete blood count, liver and renal function, and electrolytes initially yielded normal results. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Psychiatrical
- Aggressive Behavior
Clinically significant maladaptive behavioral or psychological changes (e.g., inappropriate sexual or aggressive behavior, mood lability, impaired judgment, impaired social or occupational functioning) that developed during, or shortly after, alcohol [hams.cc]
The study found, however, that television violence preferences at age 18 were not significantly related to aggressive behavior at age 8 (r=.01). [courses2.cit.cornell.edu]
This is a disturbing development since excessive alcohol consumption is associated with acute problems, including aggressive behavior [ 5 ], suicide [ 6 ], accidents [ 7 ], and sexual violence [ 8 ]. [omicsonline.org]
Neurologic
- Seizure
Neonatal seizures are frequent in neonatal intensive care and the most common cause is perinatal asphyxia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Sign of Alcohol Intoxication Seizure Abnormal electrical activity in the brain triggers seizure activity. A person may have a seizure disorder (epilepsy) and require medications. [emedicinehealth.com]
- Meningism
For example, if there is fever, the physician might consider meningitis, pneumonia, or some other serious infection that might be causing a change of mental status. [emedicinehealth.com]
Workup
The results of an extensive diagnostic workup to elucidate the cause were unfruitful. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
In the non-intoxicated group, the most common reason for the lack of ED treatment was that treatment could take place on an outpatient basis, while in the intoxicated group, the reason was lack of patient cooperation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Early admission to a tertiary referral center with expertise in LT results in a better prognosis and increased survival following M-ALF. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Etiology
Findings harbor adverse implications for surveillance, etiologic understanding, and prevention of suicides and drug deaths. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The case can be confirmed if laboratory testing was not performed because either a predominant amount of clinical and nonspecific laboratory evidence of a particular chemical was present or the etiology of the agent is known with 100% certainty. [emergency.cdc.gov]
Prenatal alcohol exposure and family history of alcoholism in the etiology of adolescent alcohol problems. J Stud Alcohol. 1998 Sep. 59(5):533-43. [Medline]. Bates BA, Shannon MW, Woolf AD. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
In this review, epidemiological data and hypotheses about the possible molecular mechanisms underlying the association between ApoE and mercury intoxication are assessed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology
A number of studies were reviewed in order to update and summarize the relevant literature on the incidence, sociodemographic variables, method of poisoning, pathophysiology, diagnosis, variables associated with survival and fatality, management, and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pathophysiology Ethanol has a volume of distribution (0.6 L/kg) and is readily distributed throughout the body. The primary route of absorption is oral, although it can be absorbed by inhalation and even percutaneously. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Logan, Wendy LiKamWa McIntosh, and Aimee Trudeau are with the Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. Ian R. H. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
If an individual becomes violent as a result of an involuntary intoxication and commits an assault, he or she may be able to argue that the intoxication prevented him or her from forming the intent to cause harm. [justia.com]