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(T49.1) Poisoning: antipruritics
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46 669 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: antipruritics confirmed
Diagnosis poisoning: antipruritics is diagnosed Men are 17.18% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis poisoning: antipruritics
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: antipruritics
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: antipruritics - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-29, 35-39, 45-59, 65-74, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 20-24, 30-34, 40-44, 60-64, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 25-29, 50-59, 65-69, 80-89, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-24, 30-49, 60-64, 70-79, 90-94
Disease Features poisoning: antipruritics
Absence or low individual and public risk
Poisoning: antipruritics - what does this mean
Antipruritics poisoning occurs when a person is exposed to an excessive amount of antipruritic medications, which are used to reduce itching. this can be caused by taking too much of the medication or by coming into contact with large amounts of the medication through skin contact or inhalation. symptoms of antipruritics poisoning include nausea, dizziness, confusion, and difficulty breathing.
What happens during the disease - poisoning: antipruritics
Poisoning by antipruritics is caused by an overdose of the medication, which can lead to an excessive suppression of the body's natural itch response. this can lead to a lack of warning signs when there is a potential for tissue damage, and can lead to a range of symptoms including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, and breathing difficulty.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Stool tests
- X-rays
- CT scans
- MRI scans
- Toxicology screens
- Antipruritic medications
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating Poisoning
- Administering activated charcoal to absorb the poison
- Administering an antidote to counteract the poison
- Administering intravenous fluids to flush the poison from the body
- Administering antiemetics to reduce nausea and vomiting
- Administering antipruritics to reduce itching
- Providing supportive care such as oxygen and close monitoring of vital signs
4 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Poisoning: antipruritics - Prevention
Antipruritics are medications used to reduce itching associated with poisoning. these medications can help to prevent the further spread of the poisoning by reducing the urge to scratch or rub the affected area, which could lead to further contamination.