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Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion

Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion: Introduction

Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion: Ingestion of a caustic (alkaline) or corrosive (acidic) substance. Many cases occur when children ingest cleaning products found in the home. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion is available below.

Symptoms of Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion

• Crying
• Drooling
• Refusing to swallow
• Vomiting
• Stridor
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Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion: Complications

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• Gastrointestinal perforation
• Formation of gastrointestinal fistula
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Causes of Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion

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Disease Topics Related To Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion

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• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Gastric erosion
• Stridor
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Caustic or corrosive substance ingestion: Broader Related Topics

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