(T43.6) Poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential

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1 124 446 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential confirmed

Diagnosis poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential is diagnosed Women are 20.18% more likely than Men

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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential

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Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 15-19

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential - what does this mean

Psychostimulant poisoning occurs when someone intentionally or unintentionally consumes a psychostimulant drug in excess of the recommended dosage, leading to an overdose. this can cause symptoms such as increased heart rate, agitation, hallucinations, and in extreme cases, coma or death.

What happens during the disease - poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential

Poisoning from psychostimulants with abuse potential is caused by the excessive and prolonged ingestion of these drugs, which increases the activity of the central nervous system and leads to an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. this imbalance can cause a range of physical and psychological symptoms, such as increased heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature; decreased appetite; insomnia; anxiety; irritability; and restlessness. in severe cases, it can lead to seizures, coma, and even death.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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6 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Poisoning: psychostimulants with abuse potential - Prevention

To prevent poisoning from psychostimulants with abuse potential, it is important to only take medications as prescribed by a doctor, avoid sharing medications with others, and be aware of the potential for addiction. additionally, it is important to be aware of the potential for overdose, and to seek medical help immediately if any signs of overdose occur.