Poisoning is caused by the ingestion, breathing in, injecting or general exposure to harmful substances. In most cases poisoning occur as a result of an accident. Its occurrence is a huge threat to life, and cases that are not attended to immediately may result to death. First aid therefore becomes very vital when it comes to poisoning emergencies. Each year, there are millions of poisoning cases that are r ...

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Poisons cause a lot of damage to the body. Swallowed poisons normally damage the digestive systems and can do much worse when in the bloodstream. Many household products like dishwasher detergent, paint and bleach contain chemicals that can cause harm to the human body when digested. Some medication can also lead to poisoning when an overdose is taken. [su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IsnWK ...

Consuming food that is contaminated usually leads to food poisoning. The toxins responsible for the condition are: Parasites, bacteria, infectious organisms and viruses. These toxins find their way to the food during production and/or processing. Poisoning may also take place at home when food is cooked incorrectly or handled with little regard to proper hygiene. For mild cases, the condition resolves itsel ...

Carbon monoxide poisoning is very common especially at home or in motor garages. This is a fatal situation because the gas is poisonous to the body. ...

An estimated than one in every five people are victims of some kind of animal bite and also a small proportion are bitten by another person. Dogs account for almost 90% of all reported animal-bite injuries worldwide. ...