What are the symptoms of a chemical poisoning?
The following are common symptoms of chemical poisoning, although, each individual may experience symptoms differently: • severe throat pain • difficulty in breathing • burns on the lips or mouth • sudden behavior changes in a child, such as unusual sleepiness, irritability or jumpiness • unexplained nausea or vomiting • stomach cramps without fever • unusual drooling or odd odor on child’s breath • unexplained stains on child’s clothing • convulsions or unconsciousness (in very serious cases only) When a person has swallowed a poison, vomiting should be induced quickly unless the poison could cause further damage if vomited. Examples of substances that should not be vomited include sharp objects, petroleum products, lye, and acids. Syrup of ipecac is generally used to induce vomiting. What is syrup of ipecac? Syrup of ipecac is an emetic (an agent that causes vomiting) made from the dried root of a plant called ipecacuanha that is grown in Brazil. Many physicians recommend that you ke
