strychnine poisoning symptoms in humans
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Poisoning Due to Ingesting Rat Poison in Dogs The following are some of the symptoms of strychnine poisoning: 1  Limb rigidity. 2  Stiff muscles. 3  Severe spasms leading to arching of the head, neck and back in extreme hyperextension (opisthotonus). 4  Uncontrolled violent seizures (sometimes in response to bright lights or noise).
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strychnine Medical Definition of strychnine. : a bitter poisonous alkaloid C21H22N2O2 that is obtained from nux vomica and related plants of the genus Strychnos and is used as a poison (as for rodents) and medicinally as a stimulant of the central nervous system.
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Medical Dictionary Comment from: Blitz, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: July 29. Symptoms experienced with strep toxic shock syndrome were immediate feeling of vomiting, uncontrollable shivering, and mind getting foggy and total weakness. Comment from: Terra, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: November 02.
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Strychnine: the notorious but rare poison at the heart of a modern mystery Strychnine: the notorious but rare poison at the heart of a modern mystery. Strychnine poisoning is a horrible and, nowadays, unusual way to die. But it was the fate of an unidentified man found on Saddleworth moor last year. Thursday 17 March 2016 11.02 EDT Last modified on Tuesday 9 May 2017 13.32 EDT.
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- The symptoms of cyanide poisoning are similar to those experienced when hiking or climbing at high altitudes. 1  General weakness, confusion, bizarre behavior, excessive sleepiness, coma, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, and seizures can all present with cyanide poisoning.
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Strychnine Poisoning Patients poisoned with strychnine will have a rapid onset of symptoms, typically within an hour of exposure. Diffuse, involuntary muscle contractions are the hallmark of toxicity. Episodes of muscle contractions are classically caused by innocuous stimuli, such as turning on a light or loud sounds.
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Overview Alcohol poisoning signs and symptoms include: 1  Confusion. 2  Vomiting. 3  Seizures. Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)  Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between 1  breaths) Blue-tinged skin or pale 2  skin. Low body temperature (hypothermia)  Passing out (unconsciousness) and can't be awakened.
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Cyanide Poisoning Patient Comments Read 2 Comments Share Your Story. Cyanide poisoning can be difficult to detect. The effects of cyanide ingestion are very similar to the effects of suffocation; because cyanide stops the cells of the body from being able to use oxygen, which all cells need to survive.The symptoms of cyanide poisoning are similar to those experienced when hiking or climbing at high altitudes.1  General weakness, confusion, bizarre behavior, excessive sleepiness, coma, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, and seizures can all present with cyanide poisoning. General weakness, confusion, bizarre behavior, excessive sleepiness, coma, shortness of breath, headache, dizziness, and seizures can all present with cyanide poisoning. 2  Typically, an acute ingestion will have a dramatic, rapid onset, immediately affecting the heart and causing sudden collapse.
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- Toxin. Strychnine. Source. Pesticides used to control gophers, moles, rats, coyotes, and other potential pests. General Information. Strychnine affects the nervous system by causing uncontrolled firing of the nerves that cause muscle movement. This causes muscle injury, muscle cell breakdown, and hyperthermia. The respiratory muscles are contracted resulting in difficulty breathing, lack of oxygen to the body, and death if not treated.
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- Symptoms of sodium hypochlorite poisoning may include: 1  Airways and lungs Coughing (from the fumes) 2  Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat Burning, red eyes. Gagging sensation. 3  Heart and blood vessels Chest pain. Low blood pressure.  Nervous system Delirium. 1  Coma. Skin Irritation of the exposed area. Burns.
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- This also led to Dr. Watson confirming strychnine poisoning. A case of risus sardonicus features in the short story Sardonicus by Ray Russell, later used as the basis of the 1961 William Castle movie Mr. Sardonicus. In his song The Irish Ballad, Tom Lehrer portrayed a poisoning victim as dying with a spoon in her hand/And her face in a hideous grin.
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Case Definitions for Chemical Poisoning The majority of exposures occur by inhalation and typically lead to symptoms of ocular, nasal, and respiratory irritation. Signs and symptoms of poisoning might include eye redness and lacrimation, nose and throat irritation, cough, suffocation or choking sensation, and dyspnea (5--7).
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- Prime symptom is breathlessness; lung shadows show on X-ray.Subacute or chronic poisonings by thiocyanate produce profuse discharge from the nostrils, skin rashes, weakness, fatigue,spinning sensation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion, disorientation and forgetfulness.
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Overview of Strychnine Poisoning Overview of Strychnine Poisoning. Strychnine is an indole alkaloid obtained from the seeds of the Indian tree Strychnos nux-vomica. Strychnine-containing baits are currently labelled for below-ground use and are intended for the control of pocket gophers. Their use as indoor pesticides has been eliminated since 1989. In the past, strychnine has been used as a pesticide to control rats, moles, gophers, and coyotes.
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QUININE Link to Problems for Discussion. Quinine poisoning presents a unique toxicological syndrome comprising cardiovascular quinidine-like effects, visual loss, CNS signs and cinchonism (tinnitus, paraesthesiae, ataxia). Treatment of arrhythmias is similar to that for tricyclic antidepressants.n patients with unconsciousness and ECG changes the diagnosis of quinine poisoning is suggested by fixed dilated pupils (see also differential diagnosis of coma, seizures and arrhythmias). Includes maintenance of the airway and ventilation, IV access and fluids.
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- Our symptoms include stomach pains, slight shortness of breath, diarrhea, red eyes, sore throat, slight lapses in memory, problems sleeping, numbness in the tips of fingers (my mother), slight chest pain, sore / irritated throat, muscle and joint pain and coughing.ost symptoms of arsenic poisoning are unpleasant and can lead to deteriorated health over time, but they can sometimes also be immediately threatening. People who ingest high doses of the substance have been known to go into shock, which can lead to cardiac arrest — essentially a heart attack — or stroke.
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- Symptoms of overdose: 1  Bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms. 2  dark urine. 3  fever. 4  headache. 5  pale skin. 6  rapid heart rate. 7  sore throat. 8  unusual bleeding or bruising.
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Shock: First aid Shock: First aid. Shock may result from trauma, heatstroke, blood loss, an allergic reaction, severe infection, poisoning, severe burns or other causes. When a person is in shock, his or her organs aren't getting enough blood or oxygen. If untreated, this can lead to permanent organ damage or even death. Signs and symptoms of shock vary depending on circumstances and may include: Cool, clammy skin. Pale or ashen skin. Rapid pulse. Rapid breathing. Nausea or vomiting. Enlarged pupils.
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atropine atropine poisoning severe toxic reaction due to overdosage of atropine. Symptoms include dryness of mouth, thirst, difficulty in swallowing, dilated pupils, tachycardia, fever, delirium, stupor, and a rash on the face, neck, and upper trunk.tropine poisoning severe toxic reaction due to overdosage of atropine. Symptoms include dryness of mouth, thirst, difficulty in swallowing, dilated pupils, tachycardia, fever, delirium, stupor, and a rash on the face, neck, and upper trunk.
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- Kava is the term used for both the root plant and the beverage made from it. The beverage is prepared from the root of a shrub called the pepper plant, Piper methysticum, found in Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, including the islands of Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga.
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I accidentally inhaled bleach fumes and...? Symptoms of sodium hypochlorite poisoning may include: 1  Airways and lungs Coughing (from the fumes) 2  Eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat Burning, red eyes. 3  Heart and blood vessels Chest pain.  Nervous system 1  Delirium. Skin Irritation of the exposed area.  Stomach and intestines Stomach or abdominal pain.
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- You should see a doctor immediately if you suspect poisoning or if you have. 1  Vomited for longer than 24 hours. 2  Blood in the vomit. 3  Severe abdominal pain. 4  Headache and stiff neck. 5  Signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth, infrequent urination or dark urine.
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Overview Alcohol poisoning signs and symptoms include: 1  Confusion. 2  Vomiting. 3  Seizures. 4  Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute). 5  Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths). 6  Blue-tinged skin or pale skin. 7  Low body temperature (hypothermia).
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Strychnine poisoning Strychnine poisoning can be fatal to humans and other animals and can occur by inhalation, swallowing or absorption through eyes or mouth. It produces some of the most dramatic and painful symptoms of any known toxic reaction.
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- (See also Overview of Poisoning.) 1  Symptoms develop in stages and begin with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. 2  Liver failure can develop days later. 3  The diagnosis is based on the person’s history, symptoms, and the amount of iron in the blood. 4  People with iron poisoning need to be hospitalized.