Coral bean poisoning

Coral bean poisoning: Introduction

Coral bean poisoning: The Coral bean is a perennial herb which has scarlet flowers on a long stem and bears long pods containing bright red seeds. The plant (especially the seeds) contain chemicals (alkaloids and cyanogenic glycoside) which can cause symptoms if eaten. The plant is considered to have a low level of toxicity if eaten. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Coral bean poisoning is available below.

Symptoms of Coral bean poisoning

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• more symptoms...»

Read more about symptoms of Coral bean poisoning

Treatments for Coral bean poisoning

• Decontamination; supportive or symptomatic measures
• more treatments...»

Read more about treatments for Coral bean poisoning

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Coral bean poisoning:

• Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
  • Home Food Allergy Tests
  • Home Food Intolerance Testing
• more...»

Causes of Coral bean poisoning

Read more about causes of Coral bean poisoning.

Coral bean poisoning: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Face / Facial / Oral Health Specialists:
  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Poisoning / Toxicology Specialists:
  • Medical Toxicology (Poisoning Specialists)
  • Pediatric Medical Toxicology (Child Poisoning)
• Dental Health Specialists:
  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental)
  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Pathology (Mouth Specialist)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Mouth / Facial Surgery)
  • Periodontics
• more specialists...»

Other doctor, physician and specialist research services:

• Rate Your Doctor Online
• Research Your Doctor Online
• Review Patient Surveys About Your Doctor
• Research local specialists including ratings, affiliations, and sanctions.

Hospitals & Clinics: Coral bean poisoning

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Coral bean poisoning:

• Dental Health -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Coral bean poisoning, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Prognosis for Coral bean poisoning

Prognosis for Coral bean poisoning: Severity of symptoms vary depending on the amount of plant material consumed and the body size of the person. Children tend to suffer more severe symptoms due to their smaller body size.

More about prognosis of Coral bean poisoning

Coral bean poisoning: Broader Related Topics

• Poisoning, overdose, toxicity or adverse reactions
• Plant-related conditions
• more types...»

Types of Coral bean poisoning

User Interactive Forums

Read about other experiences, ask a question about Coral bean poisoning, or answer someone else's question, on our message boards:

• I can not get a diagnosis. Please help.
• Tell us your medical story.
• Share your misdiagnosis story.
• What is the best treatment for this?
• See all the forums.

Search Specialists by State and City