Question 1

what is the definition or description of: castor oil overdose?

Accepted Answer

Castor oil overdose: An overdose occurs when an excessive / dangerous dose of a drug / substance is used. "Symptoms of a castor oil overdose include: Abdominal cramps, Chest pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hallucinations (rare), Fainting, Nausea, Shortness of breath, Skin rash &amp; Throat tightness"  REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002768.htm

Question 2

what is the treatment for castor oil overdose?

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Treatment IV fluids: Signs of a castor oil overdose include throat tightness, skin rash, nausea, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.While castor oil is not considered poisonous or extremely toxic, there can be allergic reactions. Calling poison control and emergency medical personnel is a safe bet .There may be IV fluids given and medications to treat the sym[toms.

Question 3

castor oil safe on eyelashes?

Accepted Answer

Yes but: Better ways of dealing with eye lash problems. Talk to  you eye doctor to give you guidance according to the specific problem.

Question 4

does castor oil on face cause pimples?

Accepted Answer

Acne: It doesn't cause acne unless you use enough to block your pores.

Question 5

are castor oil packs effective on constipation?

Accepted Answer

Not really familiar: Taking castor oil used to be recommended for constipation, but it is not healthy to take it orally in large doses. Castor oil packs might be okay, but there are side effects to castor oil, and it is definitely absorbed from the packs.
See this article for more info: http://articles.Mercola.Com/sites/articles/archive/2012/04/28/castor-oil-to-treat-health-conditions.Aspx.

Question 6

is it okay to use castor oil on warts when breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although I doubt it would do much.The general rule is all lotions /creams/oils you put on your skin cannot enter your blood and bother the formation of breast milk.

Question 7

can castor oil cure a pterygium on your eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Castor oil will not cure a pterygium.

Question 8

is daily dose of castor oil harmful ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, very: Daily use of caster oil makes the bowel lazy, and dependant on the laxative to move its content.

Question 9

is castor oil safe for lube?

Accepted Answer

May possible: Castor oil by its nature may also lube.

Question 10

when can i eat after drinking castor oil?

Accepted Answer

Regular food: Regular food avoiding extra roughage.

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