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Crude cottonseed oil poisoning

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Common symptoms

昏迷、嗜睡、食欲不振、腹痛、头昏、恶心、瘙痒、肝脏肿大、惊厥

The pathology of disease

Cottonseed contains gossypol pigment glands damaging nerve/blood/liver/kidney. Acute/chronic poisoning. Chronic: dry flushed skin worse in sun; female amenorrhea; male oligospermia. Cotton-growing regions.

Common Symptoms

Skin flushing; dryness; amenorrhea; oligospermia

Causes

Gossypol in unrefined cottonseed oil/cake.

Treatment

Symptomatic; supportive

Prevention

Refine cottonseed oil.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the emergency department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.

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