Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology (대한임상독성학회지)
- Volume 6 Issue 2
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- Pages.146-148
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- 2008
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- 1738-1320(pISSN)
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- 2508-6332(eISSN)
Two Cases of Phytolacca Americana Intoxication with Confusion and Abdominal Cramping
미국 자리공 (Phylolacca americana, pokeweed) 중독으로 의식변화 및 복통 증상을 호소한 2례
- Kim, Yang-Weon (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
- Yoon, Yoo-Sang (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
- Kim, Mi-Ran (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
- Park, Sang-Hoon (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
- Choi, Jun-Cheol (Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University)
- 김양원 (인제대학교 의과대학 두산백병원 응급의학교실) ;
- 윤유상 (인제대학교 의과대학 두산백병원 응급의학교실) ;
- 김미란 (인제대학교 의과대학 두산백병원 응급의학교실) ;
- 박상훈 (인제대학교 의과대학 두산백병원 응급의학교실) ;
- 최준철 (인제대학교 의과대학 두산백병원 응급의학교실)
- Published : 2008.12.31
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.