Getting a timely diagnosis for underlying conditions that cause Fanconi syndrome is very important. Most of the conditions that cause Fanconi syndrome can and should be diagnosed in infancy. If diagnosed right away, Fanconi syndrome may not...
Proper disposal of vitamins is important to prevent accidental ingestion by children and pets. It is also important to prevent the contamination of ground water and other water supplies. Vitamins should be disposed of when they are beyond their...
The consumption of a large amount of alcoholic beverages in a short period of time could result in this very serious, often fatal, condition: alcohol poisoning. While many binge drinkers might not be aware of this risk, it is very real. Binge...
Made with ethyl alcohol, Purell hand sanitizers don't require water and kill bacteria and most viruses on the skin. According to GOJO, the manufacturers of Purell, ethyl alcohol is a Category 1 active ingredient, generally recognized as safe and...
MAO inhibitors, also called monoamine oxidase inhibitors, are medications used to treat depression. It works by blocking the chemical called monoamine oxidase in the brain.
Gluten is the protein found in wheat, barley and rye. It is also present in oats that have not been certified gluten-free due to cross-contamination. People with celiac's disease must avoid gluten completely as it damages the intestinal wall,...
Aluminum, the most abundant metal in the earth's crust, is also a common ingredient in several of the hygiene products that we use today. Accumulated exposure to aluminum has a toxic effect when absorbed by the body, and may result in conditions...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, estimates that over 500 million pounds of herbicides were used in the United States in 2000. The concerns regarding overexposure to herbicides are valid. Several factors determine the toxicity of...
Children breathe faster than adults. Body size, weight and activity level influence normal breathing rates. But age is the factor most commonly used to determine normal values. Normal breathing rate ranges from as high as 30 to 60 breaths per...
According to the American Pediatric Association, camphor essential oil has no therapeutic role in medicine. The Association notes that camphor oil causes fatal toxicological effects even in small ingested amounts. Camphor oil is often accidentally...
Camphor comes from the camphor tree, a tree indigenous to Asia and especially prominent in Vietnam. Camphor oil is extracted from the chipped wood of the camphor tree using steam. According to the "PDR for Herbal Medicines," camphor is used...
Zinc is a mineral that is used by the body for growth, wound repair, protein synthesis and maintaining a healthy immune system. The body has no known storage mechanism for zinc, so it must be ingested daily. The recommended daily allowance for...
Glucose is the main sugar the body uses as a source of energy. The levels of glucose in the body are regulated by several hormones and affected by the foods we eat. Children with blood sugar abnormalities can exhibit symptoms of altered mental...
Cypermethrin is a man-made pesticide, first created in 1974 to replicate the toxic effects of pyrethrum extract. Pyrethrum extract is a substance that originates from the chrysanthemum. Insects that ingest cypermethrin or come in close contact to...
Neem is used in Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicine to treat conditions such as peptic ulcer disease and tooth decay. The oil is used as a pesticide and as an ingredient is cosmetics. According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database,...
Rosehip seed oil is obtained from the Rosa rubiginosa plant, which grows wild in Chile. Use of the oil dates back many centuries; it was applied to the skin as a treatment for various conditions. According to the Provital Group, formal studies...
Ipepac is commonly referred to as ipecac syrup, or simply ipecac. It induces violent and sustained vomiting when taken orally, and was previously recommended to be taken after accidental ingestion of poison. According to the National Capital...
According to MayoClinic.com, peanut allergy is a common food allergy. Symptoms of peanut allergy can range from mild skin reactions to severe systemic reactions, including difficulty breathing and dizziness. Symptoms typically occur within...
Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver. Vitamin A toxicity, or hypervitaminosis A, is a buildup of vitamin A in the liver that results from overuse of vitamin A. Vitamin A toxicity can be acute or chronic. Acute...
Magnesium stearate is a chemical substance with a variety of both medicinal and industrial uses. One of its commonest uses, according to the United States National Library of Medicine Toxicology Data Network, is in tablets, particularly...
Vitamins are naturally occurring substances present in the food you eat. They are important for growth and development, and for the body's many metabolic functions. Vitamins are also taken as nutritional supplements. But too much of a good thing...
Isopropyl alcohol is another name for isopropanol, or rubbing alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol is a common product in drugstores and pharmacies, and is a clear, inexpensive liquid. In medicinal applications, isopropyl alcohol cleans wounds and decreases...
Lavender is a highly fragrant flower that has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of ailments, such as treating an itchy scalp. Although commercially-produced treatments are available to treat an itching scalp, these products...
Hand sanitizer is a soap-like cleanser that kills germs without the use of water. It contains ethyl alcohol--the same kind used in alcoholic beverages--and can be an effective and convenient alternative to soap and water. Despite its popularity...
A generally harmless substance known as an allergen can irritate the immune system of sensitized individuals, causing an allergic reaction. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, AAAAI, conducted a national study which found that...
Soy and milk are two of the most common food allergies among toddlers. However, most of them will outgrow the condition as they get older. If your toddler is allergic to soy and milk, read labels carefully and be prepared should a trigger food be...
Two species of hookworms can infect the human intestine: Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. Although hookworm infections are rare in the United States, this parasitic disease commonly occurs in impoverished, undeveloped areas of Asia,...
Roundworms, also known as nematodes, are a common cause of human parasitic infestations worldwide. Pinworms are the only common roundworm infestation in the U.S. Other roundworms including hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, Ascaris and Trichinella...
Esophageal cancer is less common in the United States than in other parts of the world, according to MayoClinic.com. Esophageal cancer usually affects the lower portion of the esophagus and often results from chronic irritation. There are many...
