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Poisoning

Toxic ingestion (also called "poisoning") is a condition in which a person has eaten or drank a substance that causes ill symptoms or damage to his body. Taking an overdose of a medicine, taking any dose of a poison, drinking too much vodka, or accidentally drinking antifreeze . . . are all examples of toxic ingestions.
Dr. Robert Kwok
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Is a type of:Accidents
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

Common

Extremely rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Very common
Preteen6-13
Teenager14-18
Young adult19-40
Middle-aged adult41-60

Types of

Carbon monoxide poisoning
Condition
Lead poisoning
Condition
Serotonin syndrome
Condition
Adverse drug reactions

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Nausea
Metallic taste in mouth
Heart palpitations
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Risk factors

Personal

Poisons in the home

Other treatments

Hospitalization
Emergency medical care

Tests

Comprehensive metabolic panel
Complete blood count
Urine drug screen

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