A study on clinical profile of abrus precatorius poisoning in R.M.M.C.H
Journal Title: Journal of Drug Discovery and Therapeutics - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 10
Abstract
Self harm has often been thought of as a problem particular to the industrialized worldIt is clear from many studies that not all people who die following acts of self-harm actually wish to die. Instead, the acts are used to express rage or hostility, or to gain revenge by causing distress to another personMany factors affect the outcome, including the degree to which the poison's toxicity was understood, the speed with which the person comes to clinical attention, and the availability of effective medical treatment.Our objective is to find out The incidence and clinical presentation of Abrusprecatorius poisoning in Emergency room R.M.M.C.H.This study was conducted in 30 patients who were admitted to Rajah Muthiah Medical College Hospital with alleged history of consumption of seeds of Abrusprecatorius poisoning, from July 2012 to June 2014.The male: female ratio was 1:4. This shows that females indulge themselves in greater number in deliberate self-harm.Hypokalemia was noted in 40% of patients included in this study, which was only mild. This is probably secondary to excess fluid loss. This fact is also supported by the study done Fernando C.The major symptoms of abrus poisoning include vomiting 100% and diarrhea 67% that may become bloody. Severe dehydration may be the result, followed by low blood pressure. Other signs or symptoms may include hallucinations, seizures, and blood in the urine 33%. Within several days, the person's liver, spleen, and kidneys might stop working, and the person could expired.Approximately 7% of the patients may die following ingestion of these plant seeds.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. N. Karthikeyan| Postgraduate student,Department of Emergencies Medicine, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, India, Dr. P. Swaminathan| Professor,Department of Emergencies Medicine, Rajah Muthiah Medical College, Annamalai University, India
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