Venous or toxic plants contain dangerous elements that can cause serious poisoning in humans, these plants, if ingested or come into contact with the skin, can cause problems such as irritation or poisoning, sometimes fatal.
In case of ingestion of a certain type of poisonous plant, it is recommended to go to the hospital immediately and take a photo of the plant to identify the species. In case of skin contact with the plant, it is advisable to wash the area and avoid scratching. If your skin symptoms get worse, you should go to the hospital right away to start proper treatment.
See some examples of these toxic plants, what symptoms they cause and treatment.
These plants, although very common at home, are quite toxic and should never be eaten, and it is also recommended to take care of them with gloves, since pollen and sap of plants can cause skin reactions.
Symptoms: burning pain, redness of the skin, swelling of the lips and tongue, excessive salivation, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty swallowing.
Treatment: You should go to the hospital to start treatment with analgesics, antispasmodics, antihistamines and corticosteroids, avoiding vomiting, eating foods such as milk, egg whites, olive oil or mouthwashes that contain aluminum hydroxide, as they help with the treatment. In case of eye contact, the treatment should be carried out with a wash with running water, antiseptic eye drops and a consultation with the ophthalmologist.
The parrot beak, also known as poinsettia, is a plant that produces toxic milky sap and, for this reason, it is important to avoid direct contact or ingest some of its parts.
Symptoms: skin irritation, with the appearance of red blisters, small pus-shaped skin elevations, itching and burning pain. In case of ingestion, excess saliva, difficulty swallowing, swelling of the lips and tongue, nausea and vomiting may occur.
Treatment: Wash skin with potassium permanganate, corticosteroid ointments, and antihistamines for skin lesions. In case of ingestion, vomiting should be avoided and treatment with analgesic and antispasmodic remedies should be carried out. Protective foods for the gastrointestinal mucosa, such as milk and olive oil. If the contact with the plant is ocular, the treatment should be carried out with washing with running water, antiseptic eye drops and evaluation by the ophthalmologist.
This plant is quite toxic, it is important to avoid its ingestion and direct contact with unprotected skin or eyes.
Symptoms: When touching the skin of the plant, burns and redness may appear, if swallowed, the plant may cause swelling of the lips and tongue, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. .
Treatment: analgesics, antispasmodics, antihistamines and corticosteroids prescribed by a doctor. Avoid vomiting, prefer to eat foods such as milk, egg white, olive oil to neutralize the poison of the plant. In case of eye contact, treatment should be done with a wash with running water, antiseptic eye drops and consultation with the ophthalmologist.
Laurel-pink is a highly toxic plant that can cause very serious injuries with as little as 18 grams, endangering the life of an 80 kg adult.
Symptoms: excessive salivation, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, severe headache, dizziness, confusion, visual disturbances, decreased heart rate and significant reduction of blood pressure.
Treatment: it should be introduced in the hospital with antiarrhythmics, antilemodics, antistress, mucosal protectants and intestinal adsorbents. The treatment of eye contact can be done with washing with running water, antiseptic eye drops, analgesics and evaluation by the ophthalmologist.
Digital leaves contain a high concentration of digitaline, a substance that acts on the heart altering the rhythm.
Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, decreased heart rate and marked decrease in blood pressure.
Treatment: it must be introduced in the hospital with antiarrhythmic drugs, antispasmodics and analgesics prescribed by a doctor. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and consult an ophthalmologist to apply the appropriate antiseptic ointments.
These are two highly toxic plants that produce an acid capable of destroying the body’s cells, especially in the gastrointestinal tract.
Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, bitter almond breath, drowsiness, seizures, coma, shortness of breath, heart problems, decreased blood pressure, increased pupils or eye iris paralysis and bleeding.
Treatment: it should be started quickly in the hospital with medication directly in the vein and a stomach wash.
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