What happens if a child eats salicylic acid?

If a child eats salicylic acid, it is important to seek medical attention immediately. Salicylic acid is a medication that is commonly used to treat pain and inflammation and can be toxic if ingested in large amounts.

Symptoms of salicylic acid poisoning can include:

* Nausea

* Vomiting

* Diarrhea

* Abdominal pain

* Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

* Confusion

* Seizures

* Coma

In severe cases, salicylic acid poisoning can lead to death.

Treatment for salicylic acid poisoning typically involves supportive care, such as:

* IV fluids

* Electrolyte replacement

* Gastric lavage (stomach pumping)

* Activated charcoal

* Alkalinization of the urine

In some cases, more aggressive treatments, such as hemodialysis (dialysis of the blood), may be necessary.

It is important to keep salicylic acid and other medications out of reach of children. If a child does eat salicylic acid, it is important to seek medical attention immediately.