What are the symptoms when someone has swallowed poison?
Immediate Symptoms:
* Burning sensation in the mouth and throat
* Nausea and vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Abdominal pain
* Headache
* Dizziness
* Confusion
* Seizures
Delayed Symptoms:
* Liver damage
* Kidney damage
* Heart damage
* Lung damage
* Brain damage
* Death
If you think someone has swallowed poison, call 911 immediately. Do not try to induce vomiting. If the poison is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes.
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