Two Cases of Phytolacca Americana Intoxication with Confusion and Abdominal Cramping.
- Author:
Yang Weon KIM
1
;
Yoo Sang YOON
;
Mi Ran KIM
;
Sang Hoon PARK
;
Jun Cheol CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University, Pusan, Korea. kyw4234@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Phytolacca americana;
Pokeweed;
Plant poisoning
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Aged;
Colic;
Diarrhea;
Eating;
Emergencies;
Female;
Hematemesis;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Phytolacca;
Phytolacca americana;
Plant Poisoning;
Plants;
Salivation;
Seizures;
Vomiting
- From:Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2008;6(2):146-148
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Phytolacca americana poisoning is a benign plant intoxication that causes gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Other signs and symptoms include diaphoresis, salivation, visual disturbance, and seizures or mental changes. We report two cases of patients who experienced confusion and abdominal pain, vomiting, and hematemesis after oral ingestion of pokeweed. A 60-year-old female with confusion and a 67-year-old female with abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea were admitted to the emergency department after pokeweed poisoning. After supportive treatment of hydration and gastrointestinal medication, the two patients showed full recovery within 24 h and were discharged from the hospital.
