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Iron poisoning

Iron poisoning: Introduction

A condition resulting from excessive intake of iron. Iron poisoning generally only occurs when too many iron supplements are taken - most cases involves children accidentally eating too many iron tablets. Iron poisoning can cause gastrointestinal ulcers, vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage and abdominal pain. ...more »

Symptoms of Iron poisoning

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Lethargy
• Upper abdominal pain
• Pain
• more symptoms...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Iron poisoning: Deaths

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Causes of Iron poisoning

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Disease Topics Related To Iron poisoning

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Iron poisoning: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Iron poisoning

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Iron poisoning: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Latest Treatments for Iron poisoning

• IV fluids
• Narcan
• Thiamine
• Dextrose
• Whole bowel irrigation
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Iron poisoning

Medical research articles related to Iron poisoning include:

• Serum ferritin is usually the preferred test when looking for the cause of anaemia when iron deficiency is suspected. Is there a circumstance where it is better to do serum iron and total iron binding capacity?.
• Toxicity, Iron (Diagnosis)
• Thalassemia Intermedia (Treatment)
• Toxicity, Heavy Metals (Diagnosis)
• Transfusion-Induced Iron Overload (Treatment)
• Iron Overload
• Screening for iron deficiency anemia - including iron supplementation for children and pregnant women.
• Hereditary Disorders of Red Cell Permeability (Treatment)
• more research...»

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Iron poisoning: Broader Related Topics

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Types of Iron poisoning

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