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What Are The Repercussions Of The Accidental Ingestion Of Dishwasher Detergent?
Question: I ingested dishwashing detergent. What are symptoms of poisoning and what should I watch out for?
Brief Answer:
Gi symptoms are the most common as following
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
I am sorry for the accident you had.
Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting are the most common symptoms associated with ingested dishwashing.
If ingestion occurred within the last 2 hours, then I advise to drink plenty of warm water (up to 2 liters) at once to provoke vomiting, thus dishwashing won't cause the above mentioned symptoms.
Consumption of warm water will also help flush the poison out your gi tract and body faster.
Apart gi problem, in rare cases, alteration of vital signs can occur. However, it all depends on the quantity of poison consumed and measures you take to clear it out your body.
Hope it helped! Let me know if you need further assistance!
Dr.Albana
Gi symptoms are the most common as following
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
I am sorry for the accident you had.
Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting are the most common symptoms associated with ingested dishwashing.
If ingestion occurred within the last 2 hours, then I advise to drink plenty of warm water (up to 2 liters) at once to provoke vomiting, thus dishwashing won't cause the above mentioned symptoms.
Consumption of warm water will also help flush the poison out your gi tract and body faster.
Apart gi problem, in rare cases, alteration of vital signs can occur. However, it all depends on the quantity of poison consumed and measures you take to clear it out your body.
Hope it helped! Let me know if you need further assistance!
Dr.Albana
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