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(Y45.1) Salicylates
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140 629 in individuals diagnosis salicylates confirmed
1 886 deaths with diagnosis salicylates
1% mortality rate associated with the disease salicylates
Diagnosis salicylates is diagnosed Women are 19.23% more likely than Men
56 795
Men receive the diagnosis salicylates
789 (1.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis salicylates
1 097 (1.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease salicylates - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 65-69
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 10-14
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 15-95+
Disease Features salicylates
Absence or low individual and public risk
Salicylates - what does this mean
Salicylates are found naturally in plants and are also used as a medication. poisoning from salicylates can occur if too much of the chemical is ingested. this can happen by taking too many salicylate-containing medications, eating too many salicylate-rich foods, or drinking too much salicylate-containing beverages. symptoms of salicylate poisoning may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, confusion, and difficulty breathing.
What happens during the disease - salicylates
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Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a medical history
- Perform a physical exam
- Complete a laboratory test to measure salicylate levels
- Perform an imaging test to look for signs of organ damage
- Perform a urine test to check for salicylate metabolites
- Conduct a pulmonary function test to check for respiratory symptoms
- Perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) to look for cardiac abnormalities
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the symptoms of Salicylates
- Reduce salicylate intake
- Avoiding foods that contain salicylates
- Take medications as prescribed by a doctor
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush out toxins
- Get plenty of rest and exercise
- Manage stress levels
- Avoid alcohol and cigarettes
- Take nutritional supplements to support the body
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Salicylates - Prevention
The best way to prevent salicylates poisoning is to avoid taking large doses of aspirin or other salicylate-containing medications, as well as avoiding certain foods that contain high levels of salicylates, such as some fruits, vegetables, and spices. additionally, it is important to read labels of medications and food products to ensure that they do not contain salicylates.