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Poisoning

General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.

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If any of these are present, call 102 and go to the nearest emergency hospital now.

Drowsiness, fits, or difficulty breathing
Swallowed pesticide, cleaning fluid, or a medicine overdose
Burns or pain in the mouth or throat

First aid while you get help:

Call 102. Move the person to fresh air if fumes are involved.
Do not force vomiting. Keep any container or label to show the hospital.
If unconscious but breathing, lay them on their side (recovery position).

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SmartAnalysis by DigiNepal SI

Poisoning is harm from swallowing, breathing in, or touching a toxic substance — medicines, pesticides, household chemicals, alcohol or carbon-monoxide smoke. Symptoms: Vomiting, drooling, tiny or large pupils, confusion, fits, difficulty breathing, or burns around the mouth — depending on the poison. Call 102 and get to an emergency hospital immediately for any suspected poisoning or overdose. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional

Sources: World Health Organization · World Health Organization · Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division

What it is

Poisoning is harm from swallowing, breathing in, or touching a toxic substance — medicines, pesticides, household chemicals, alcohol or carbon-monoxide smoke.

Sources: World Health Organization

Symptoms

Vomiting, drooling, tiny or large pupils, confusion, fits, difficulty breathing, or burns around the mouth — depending on the poison.

Sources: World Health Organization

Causes & spread

Accidental (especially in children) or deliberate exposure. Pesticide self-poisoning is a serious problem in rural Nepal.

Sources: World Health Organization

Home care

Do NOT make the person vomit and do not give food, milk or home remedies unless a poison centre or health worker tells you to. Take the container/label with you to hospital.

Sources: World Health Organization

When to see a doctor

Call 102 and get to an emergency hospital immediately for any suspected poisoning or overdose.

Sources: World Health Organization

Prevention

Store medicines, pesticides and chemicals locked away from children and in their original labelled containers.

Sources: World Health Organization

Nepal notes

If this is self-harm, you are not alone — help is available; see the mental-health page for helplines.

Sources: Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division

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