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General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.
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. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/poisoning.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Methanol%20poisoning; Guideline: WHO 2014 methanol poisoning outbreaks, EXTRIP 2015
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.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Findings that point to it: visual blur, confusion.
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EMERGENCY, go now: this is an emergency condition; go to the nearest emergency department or call 102.
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · MedlinePlus (US NLM) · Mayo Clinic
Tests used to confirm: fomepizole or ethanol; dialysis per EXTRIP.
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Treatment is decided by a clinician after confirming the diagnosis. No dosing information is given here.
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WHO 2014 methanol poisoning outbreaks, EXTRIP 2015
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