Hydrogen sulfide poisoning is an acute inhalation intoxication that occurs with a high concentration of gas in the inhaled air. The main clinical symptoms are lacrimation, headache, chest tightness, nausea. In severe cases, seizures, disorders of consciousness, toxic pulmonary edema, hallucinations develop. The diagnosis is established on the basis of anamnesis, the available clinical picture.…
Cardiac glycosides poisoning is an acute drug intoxication provoked by at least twice the dose of the drug. The main clinical manifestations include bradycardia, extrasystole, decreased myocardial contractility, nausea, weakness, change in color perception, abdominal and cardiac pain, diarrhea. It is diagnosed according to the data obtained during the collection of anamnesis, information provided by…
Lead poisoning is intoxication caused by the ingestion of this element into the body by oral or inhalation. Signs of the acute form are gastrointestinal syndrome, general and focal neurological symptoms, toxic phenomena, impaired consciousness. Chronic varieties lead to a decrease in appetite, malaise, a weakening of intelligence, a change in the psycho-emotional state. Pathology…
Taking aspirin increases cancer patients’ chances of survival. This is the conclusion reached by researchers from the University of Cardiff in Wales. The study showed that taking one of the most common over-the-counter medications in the world, aspirin, gives benefits to patients with tumors that outweigh the possible side effects. Direct evidence has been found…
Mercury poisoning is an acute or chronic intoxication with a metallic variety of this substance or its compounds (chloride, amidochloride, chlormerodrine). The main symptoms are vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, stomatitis, proteinuria, hematuria, lethargy, drowsiness, cough. In chronic forms, encephalopathy, impaired coordination is observed. When making a diagnosis, the clinical signs of the disease and the…
Solvent poisoning is a pathology that occurs when inhaling toxic vapors or ingesting a chemical compound. It can occur in an acute or chronic form. The main symptoms of prolonged intoxication are tremor, memory impairment, emotional lability. With the simultaneous intake of a large amount of xenobiotic, arrhythmia develops, blockage of the respiratory center, impaired…
Hydrogen peroxide poisoning is a pathological condition that occurs when taking a toxicant inside, its intravenous administration or external use of a drug with a high concentration. The clinical picture includes a burning sensation and distension in the stomach, pain behind the sternum, nausea. There may be signs of chemical burn, gas embolism. Pathology is…
Paracetamol poisoning is an acute drug intoxication provoked by taking this drug at a dose exceeding the maximum permissible. The main symptoms include weakness, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, tinnitus, abdominalgia, jaundice. Acute liver failure may develop. The diagnosis is made on the basis of data obtained as a result of a survey of the patient and…
Nitrate poisoning is a symptom complex that develops with the alimentary intake of nitrogenous substances into the body in concentrations exceeding the maximum permissible. Signs of nitrate intoxication are dyspeptic disorders, acrocyanosis, tachycardia, heart pain. Severe poisoning is accompanied by convulsions, cardiopulmonary insufficiency, coma. To confirm the diagnosis and assess the current status, blood methemoglobin,…
Nicotine poisoning is a pathological condition caused by an overdose of nicotine and its derivatives. The condition occurs when smoking a large number of cigarettes in a short time, accidentally ingesting tobacco products, using electronic cigarettes. Intoxication is manifested by respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, a consistent change of psychomotor agitation and depression of consciousness. Specific…