Poisoning symptoms can run the gamut, depending on the type and amount of poison someone has come in contact with or ingested. In some cases, such as a small overdose of over-the-counter pain relievers, people will have no symptoms of poisoning. Vomiting is a common symptom of many poisonings, as the body tries to rid itself of the toxic substance. Other common symptoms include pain, weakness, confusion, breathing problems, nausea, and tiredness.
- Chemical-smelling breath or a strange smell on the clothes or skin
- Burns or rash around the mouth or on the skin
- Trouble breathing
- Throwing up, nausea, or stomach cramps
- Diarrhea or trouble controlling urination (peeing)
- Passing out (especially if near a furnace, a car, a fire, or in a place with little or no fresh air)
- A slightly blue or gray color in the lips
- Cough or feeling of choking
- Chest pain or change in heartbeat
- Confusion, dizziness, or trouble seeing straight
- Sleepiness or weakness
- Headache
- Loss of feeling or tingling in a part of the body
- Muscle twitching or jerking
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