Question 1

how long is it supposed to it take for the side effects of food poisoning to start?

Accepted Answer

Fair quickly: Usually about 6-8 hours.

Question 2

is activated charcoal effective against food poisoning, and gas etc? are there any side effects from taking it?

Accepted Answer

SaveItForABarbeque: Activated charcoal adsorbs lots of stuff but is not used for"food poisoning"unless due to a toxic chemical,not the type of food poisoning from bacteria or viruses. Some say it's OK for gas but i don't think so.It comes as tablets &amp; as a liquid mixture.The mixture can get really messy &amp; tastes like Hawaiian poi.Take too much and it will constipate you.And if you take medications it will adsorb them

Question 3

i have had 3 head ct scans in a month . i am worried about the radiation . can i die from having that many ct scans that close together . like radiation. poisoning or something is there side effects to haveing that many in row should i be worried?

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: There is actually very little radiation in the CT scans so, if you had them all in the same place, the radiologist would not have allowed the studies to be done if there was concern about the amount of radiation. Hope this helps! Good luck!

Question 4

can you tell me how doctors treat antifreeze poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Fomepizole: Ethylene glycol is the main toxic ingredient in antifreeze (though there are some safer antifreezes with different, less toxic ingredients). Blood testing is done to help diagnose the type of poisoning. Initial treatment may be nonspecific for lots of potential toxins (i.e., charcoal). Medical treatment of ingestion of ethylene glycol includes giving either the drug fomepizole or pure ethanol.

Question 5

ethylene glycol poisoning - is that only from antifreeze?

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No, but that is the: Most common source.  Other sources are brake fluids, acrylic paints, primer and even shoe polish.  But because the antifreeze tastes sweet and the others don't, it poses the greatest risk to pets and children.

Question 6

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ive been using valsartan for hypertension reasons but had to stop because it causes me epididymitis, now i use  atorvastatin and its giving me vivid dreams. is there anything better i can use with less side effects ?

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Medication : You can speak to a doctor about changing your medication. I remember and a patient who had 20 medications on her allergy list, but when you continue to ask her details about the side effects you come to realize she did not want any medication because she believed that all medication is bad for her.  Sometimes patients express concerns indirectly

Question 7

so she has been getting a steroid injection due to her hs ( hidradenitis suppurativa) is that injection for any chance going to give her any side affects of gaining weight and her period being delayed or any other side effects?

Accepted Answer

: This type of steroid treatment can give a patient an appetite increase. It is not the type of steroid that would interfere with menses. Long term side effects of steroids depend on dosing &amp; frequency and rarely are features of sporadic use.

Question 8

is weight gainers has side effects?

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Gaining weight: High calorie foods can help you gain weight, but the side effects are only if you gain too much.

Question 9

do all medications have side effects?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No drug is completely devoid of side effects. Often they are very mild to a point of not being noticed. People react differently to the same drugs. This may be caused by our genetic makeup, other diseases or a variety of reasons. If you have questions about your medications, discuss them with your physician or pharmacist.

Question 10

vibration plate negative side effects?

Accepted Answer

None.: Usually no symptoms, unless you fall!  can exacerbate carpal tunnel, but usually safe sporting activity for exercise!

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I have had 3 head ct scans in a month . i am worried about the radiation . can i die from having that many ct scans that close together . like radiation. poisoning or something is there side effects to haveing that many in row should i be worried?

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Can you tell me how doctors treat antifreeze poisoning?

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Ethylene glycol poisoning - is that only from antifreeze?

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Good day ive been using valsartan for hypertension reasons but had to stop because it causes me epididymitis, now i use atorvastatin and its giving me vivid dreams. is there anything better i can use with less side effects ?

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So she has been getting a steroid injection due to her hs ( hidradenitis suppurativa) is that injection for any chance going to give her any side affects of gaining weight and her period being delayed or any other side effects?

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Is weight gainers has side effects?

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Do all medications have side effects?

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