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What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Harpic Toilet Cleaner?
Brief Answer:
Corrosive action of Hydrochloric acid
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting with the query raised and since it could be a case of Accidental Poisoning thus following is/are necessary information:
1. As she is unable to eat anything thus Hospitalization is mandatory to restore her body electrolytes through I.V. [intravenous] fluids
PS. since it falls under 'medico legal' case management thus suitable authorities has to be informd so that acknowldegment reciept can be taken for future reference.
2. As Hydrochloric Acid is an example of corrosive poisoning thus either accidental/suicidal ingestion can affect both stomach and intestine in form of gangrene and perforation {gastric fundus perforation [vomiting of blood]} so again regular monitoring and supervision is necessary
3. As 4 weeks have been passed which means symptomatic treatment has been given but still there are symptoms of poisoning [vomiting of blood], so she has to be given "specific treatment: i.e.
- correcting metabolic imbalance
- any coagulopathy
- surgical intervention for severe injury and late sequale, which again means that home care will do more harm than good
4. Home care from my side is: Seek immediate medical help
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician
Naimittika
direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood
Corrosive action of Hydrochloric acid
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting with the query raised and since it could be a case of Accidental Poisoning thus following is/are necessary information:
1. As she is unable to eat anything thus Hospitalization is mandatory to restore her body electrolytes through I.V. [intravenous] fluids
PS. since it falls under 'medico legal' case management thus suitable authorities has to be informd so that acknowldegment reciept can be taken for future reference.
2. As Hydrochloric Acid is an example of corrosive poisoning thus either accidental/suicidal ingestion can affect both stomach and intestine in form of gangrene and perforation {gastric fundus perforation [vomiting of blood]} so again regular monitoring and supervision is necessary
3. As 4 weeks have been passed which means symptomatic treatment has been given but still there are symptoms of poisoning [vomiting of blood], so she has to be given "specific treatment: i.e.
- correcting metabolic imbalance
- any coagulopathy
- surgical intervention for severe injury and late sequale, which again means that home care will do more harm than good
4. Home care from my side is: Seek immediate medical help
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician
Naimittika
direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood
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