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First Aid for Poisoning

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

The signs and symptoms of the poisoning can include:

abdominal distress

chest pain

chills

cough

double vision

fever

palpitations, or an unusual awareness of the heart beat

loss of appetite

irritability

urinary incontinence, or loss of bladder control

nausea and vomiting

numbness

seizures

shortness of breath

skin rash

unresponsiveness

unconsciousness

unusual breath odor

weakness

cherry-red color to the skin

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/09/01

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