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Xanthium poisoning

急诊科

Common symptoms

口吐白沫、血压下降、呼吸衰竭、嗜睡、腹泻、腹痛、乏力、头晕、恶心、惊厥

The pathology of disease

Xanthium poisoning is from accidental ingestion of cocklebur fruit/seedlings (mistaken for bean sprouts). Mild: dizziness/headache/fatigue/anorexia/dry mouth/nausea/vomiting/abdominal pain/diarrhea/facial flushing/conjunctival injection/urticaria. <12h: emesis, 1:20000 KMnO4 lavage, warm saline enema, cathartics, IV liver protection.

Common Symptoms

Frothy saliva; hypotension; respiratory failure; somnolence; diarrhea; abdominal pain; fatigue; dizziness; nausea; convulsions

Causes

Accidental ingestion of Xanthium seeds.

Treatment

Gastric lavage; supportive; liver protection

Prevention

Food education.

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.