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A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You might swallow it, inhale it, inject it, or absorb it through your skin. Any substance can be poisonous if too much is taken. Poisons can include
Prescription or over-the-counter medicines taken in doses that are too high
Overdoses of illegal drugs
Carbon monoxide from gas appliances
Household products, such as laundry powder or furniture polish
Pesticides
Indoor or outdoor plants
Metals such as lead and mercury
The effects of poisoning range from short-term illness to brain damage, coma, and death. To prevent poisoning it is important to use and store products exactly as their labels say. Keep dangerous products where children can't get to them.
General Principles of Treatment of Poisoning ll Simple way ll Easy methods ll With notes
Symptoms of poisoning
The effects of poisoning depend on the substance, amount, and type of contact. Your age, weight, and state of health also affect your symptoms.
Possible symptoms of poisoning include:
Nausea and/or vomiting
Diarrhea
Rash
Redness or sores around the mouth
Dry mouth
Drooling or foaming at the mouth
Trouble breathing
Dilated pupils (bigger than normal) or constricted pupils (smaller than normal)
Confusion
Fainting
Shaking or seizures
What causes poisoning?
There are a number of substances that are harmful and can cause poisoning. These include:
Household products and personal care products, like nail polish remover and mouthwash, which is harmful to children.
Cleaning products and detergents.
Paint thinner.
Pesticides and bug spray.
Lawn chemicals, such as herbicides, fertilizers, and fungicides.
Metals, such as lead.
Mercury, which can be found in old thermometers and batteries.
Prescription and over-the-counter medicines when combined or taken the wrong way.
Illegal drugs.
Carbon monoxide gas.
Spoiled food.
Plants, such as poison ivy and poison oak.
Venom from certain snakes and insects.
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