Zinc oxide poisoning can result from accidentally ingesting certain skin creams and ointments that contain the mineral, like sunscreen, diaper rash cream and calamine lotion, according to theNLM. Besides zinc-induced nausea, this can also cause symptoms like: Vomiting Stomach pain Diarrhea Fever Chill...
Causes: Zinc deficiency is caused by inadequate intake or absorption, increased zinc excretion, or increased bodily need for zinc. Symptoms: Zinc deficiency symptoms include growth retardation, hair loss, diarrhea, delayed sexual maturation, impotence, eye and skin conditions, and loss of appetite. ...
Ingestion causes nausea, cramps, vomiting, shock, convulsions, cyanosis, and other symptoms of fluoride poisoning. Contact with eyes or skin causes irritation; skin ulcers may develop. Fire Hazard Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic and irritating hydrogen fluoride and silicon tetrafluoride ...
Supportive care: In severe cases such as pneumonia or bloodstream infections, supportive care is essential. This may include respiratory support (e.g., supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation), intravenous fluids, and other therapies to maintain vital organ function and manage symptoms [77]. Ac...
Nonetheless, zinc treatment applied at a therapeutic dose and in the right form has the potential to drastically improve the clearance of both chronic and acute viral infections, as well as their accompanying pathologies and symptoms. Consequently, the role of zinc as an antiviral can be separated...
To determine whether zinc deficiency is associated with iron-deficiency anemia and to assess its effect on symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia, 30 Turkish adults (mean age, 32 years; male/female, 17/13) with iron-deficiency anemia were compared with healthy controls (mean age, 33 years; male/...
In addition to the clinical symptoms described, the diagnosis is usually achieved through radiographic visualization of the foreign body and determination of zinc in serum [180–182]. The treatment of zinc toxicosis aims to remove the foreign body (e.g., surgery or emesis if adequate), provide...