The Poisons Dictionary V-Z defines the poisonous or toxic ingredients in these substances and identifies symptoms associated with them. Learn what to do in case of poisoning, when to attempt home treatment, what to tell Poison Control and what to expect at the emergency room.
Methyl alcohol, a poisonous chemical in paint thinner, is an extremely deadly substance if ingested causing two sets of symptoms to occur and is fatal if untreated. Learn about methyl alcohol symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options. See more »
Apis venenum purum poisoning, from a bee, wasp, or yellow jacket sting, causes pain at site of sting but induces a fatal allergic reaction in people with bee allergies. Learn more about apis venenum purum poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and
See more »Varnish poisoning is caused by swallowing varnish and may cause breathing difficulty, severe abdominal pain and rapid hypotension. Learn about varnish poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures and treatment options.
See more »Wart preparation poisoning is caused by an overdose of the chemicals found in wart removal medications. Learn about wart preparation poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures and treatment options.
See more »Watercolor poisoning is rare as several tubes of this kind of paint must be consumed before symptoms occur. Learn about Watercolor poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Wax Poisoning information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Wax Poisoning and what to do in case of Wax Poisoning.
See more »Window cleaner poisoning, caused by inhaling or swallowing window cleaner, can cause breathing difficulties and rapid hypotension. Learn about window cleaner poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures and treatment options.
See more »Windshield washer fluid poisoning, caused by inhaling or swallowing windshield washer fluid can cause weakness, vomiting or a drop in blood pressure. Learn about windshield washer fluid poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures and treatment options.
See more »Methyl alcohol, a poisonous chemical in paint thinner, is an extremely deadly substance if ingested causing two sets of symptoms to occur and is fatal if untreated. Learn about methyl alcohol symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Wood stain poisoning, caused by inhaling or swallowing wood stain, can cause breathing difficulties and rapid hypotension. Learn about wood stain poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures and treatment options.
See more »Yew poisoning occurs from eating parts of the yew plant which contain a poisonous substance called taxine. Learn about yew poisoning symptoms, poison control procedures and treatment options.
See more »Amalox overdose, poisoning from zinc oxide, leads to flu like symptoms such as chills and fever but is not life threatening. Learn about amalox overdose symptoms, poison control procedures, and treatment options.
See more »Zinc Poisoning information from HowStuffWorks. Learn the symptoms of Zinc Poisoning and what to do in case of Zinc Poisoning.
See more »
Learn more about what ails you. Here are some common symptoms.
A comprehensive guide with three thousand articles, including images and multimedia.
