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The black widow spider gets her name because she devours the male after mating. Her bite causes intense muscle cramping, especially in the larger muscles, such as the abdomen and thigh. Treatment includes muscle relaxants and pain medication. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for guidance.
Insecticides are chemicals that kill insects by various mechanisms. Depending on the insecticide, you may experience toxicity from ingestion, contact with skin or eyes, or inhalation. Toxicity might occur following a single acute event, as well as a short- or long-term exposure. If you are concerned about insecticide exposure, call Poison Control to find out your toxicity risk and if you need medical treatment.
Most scorpions in the US are not very dangerous, but painful stings are common. However, serious effects can occur following stings from the bark scorpion. Most stings can be initially managed at home with guidance from Poison Control, but if prolonged pain or body-wide symptoms occur, emergency medical treatment should be sought.
Crotamiton is a medication sometimes used to treat scabies infestation. Crotamiton kills the scabies mites and helps with the intense itching associated with scabies. Although it is generally safe, some side effects have been reported. While other pesticide and drug combinations have taken the place of crotamiton as first-line therapy, it remains an option for the treatment of scabies.
More than 1.4 million children get into poisons every year. Preventing poisonings is most important. But, if children do get into a poison, call Poison Control right away. The 24-hour number is 1-800-222-1222.
Peppermint oil is an aromatic and flavoring agent that contains up to 50% menthol. While it is promoted for many ailments, studies showing effectiveness are primarily for some digestive tract illnesses. If small amounts are swallowed, inhaled, or applied to skin or eyes, it can cause irritation and burning. Large doses can cause serious toxicity due to the menthol.
Tarantulas are venomous, but the effects of the venom of tarantulas indigenous to North America are typically mild in humans and only cause pain at the bite site. Contact with tarantula hairs can cause redness, itching, and swelling. Avoid getting tarantula hairs in the eye. If you are bitten, wash the bite with soap and water, and then contact Poison Control, online or by phone.
A poison is defined as a substance that can cause harm to the body when consumed or inhaled. Poisons affect the human body in complicated ways.
Centipedes can inflict painful stings, but most are small and rarely sting humans. They live in damp places and hunt for prey at night. Centipedes are considered beneficial because they help control household pests such as cockroaches, silverfish, and ants.
Amphibians—frogs, newts, toads, and salamanders—are equipped with defense mechanisms deserving of much caution. Some of the potent toxins they produce include digoxin, tryptamines, and tetrodotoxin. These can cause a variety of symptoms such as irregular heart rhythm, dizziness, cardiac arrest, and paralysis. Frogs and toads are also known to spread Salmonella to humans.
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