Coma and High fever
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Results: 800 causes of Coma OR High fever

1. 2-Methylbutyric Aciduria
 A very rare genetic disorder where an enzyme deficiency prevents the break down of certain proteins into energy and results in a harmful accumulation of acids in the blood and body tissues. More specifically, there is a deficiency of an enzyme (2-methylbu...more »
2. 2-methylbutyryl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
 A very rare genetic disorder where an enzyme deficiency prevents the break down of certain proteins into energy and results in a harmful accumulation of acids in the blood and body tissues. More specifically, there is a deficiency of an enzyme (2-methylbu...more »
3. 3 alpha methylcrotonyl-Coa carboxylase 1 deficiency
 A rare inherited disorder where lack of a certain enzyme (3-methylcrotonyl-Coa carboxylase) stops proteins with the amino acid leucine being metabolized normally by the body. The leucine builds up in the body and causes damage to the brain and nervous sys...more »
4. 3 alpha methylcrotonyl-coa carboxylase 2 deficiency
 A rare inherited disorder where lack of a certain enzyme (3-methylcrotonyl-Coa carboxylase) stops proteins with the amino acid leucine being metabolized normally by the body. The leucine builds up in the body and causes damage to the brain and nervous sys...more »
5. 3-alpha-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
 A rare inherited form of biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase). The enzyme deficiency only affects certain body tissues, in particular the skeletal muscles. The lack of enzyme activit...more »
6. 3-alpha-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
 A rare inherited form of biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase). The enzyme deficiency only affects certain body tissues, in particular the skeletal muscles. The lack of enzyme activit...more »
7. 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency
 A rare inherited disorder where lack of a certain enzyme (3-methylcrotonyl-Coa carboxylase) stops proteins with the amino acid leucine being metabolized normally by the body. The leucine builds up in the body and causes damage to the brain and nervous sys...more »
8. ACTH resistance
 A rare inherited genetic disorder characterized by adrenal insufficiency due to the adrenal gland's inability to respond to ACTH and hence produce the hormone called cortisol....more »
9. ADANE
 A potentially fatal inherited neurological disease involving brain lesions. Symptoms tend to occur during childhood after an illness involving a fever. The disease is similar to Leigh syndrome but the course is acute rather than chronic....more »
10. Accelerated hypertension
 Accelerated hypertension is a condition characterized by a rapid increase in blood pressure. The condition is a medical emergency which can cause organ damage if not treated promptly....more »
11. Acid-Base Imbalance
 A disruption to the normal acid-base equilibrium in the body. There are four main groups of disorder involving an acid-base imbalance: respiratory acidosis or alkalosis and metabolic acidosis or alkalosis. Obviously the severity of symptoms is determined ...more »
12. Acidemia, isovaleric
 A rare genetic condition where the body can't process proteins adequately. More specifically, there are insufficient levels of the enzyme needed to break down an amino acid called leucine. This results in a build up of isovaleric acid which can harm the b...more »
13. Acidemia, methylmalonic
 An inborn error of metabolism where amino acids in the body aren't metabolized properly resulting in high levels of the acid throughout the body....more »
14. Ackee Fruit Food poisoning
 Unripe ackee fruit contains a chemical called hypoglycin A and B which affect the central nervous system and fatty acid oxidation. Eating the unripe fruit can cause symptoms can occur in as little as two hours but is generally 6 to 48 hours. The ackee fru...more »
15. Acute Chemical poisoning -- Varnish makers' and painters' Naptha
 Varnish makers' and painters' Naptha is an ingredient used in certain pesticides. Exposure to the chemical can cause a range of symptoms depending on the level and route of exposure. Exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion, the skin or eyes. Acut...more »
16. Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis
 A rare neurological disorder where an inflammation of the brain and spinal cord occurs due to damage to the protective covering (myelin sheath) around the nerves....more »
17. Acute Pesticide poisoning -- xylene
 Xylene is an ingredient used in certain insecticides. Exposure to the chemical can cause a range of symptoms depending on the level and route of exposure. Exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion, the skin or eyes. Acute exposure involves a exposu...more »
18. Acute Renal Failure
 Syndrome characterised by rapid decline in kidney function with accumulation of waste products in the blood, occurring over a period of days to weeks...more »
19. Acute meningitis
 Acute meningitis is an inflammation of the brain that presents in an acute fashion. The inflammation may be the result of infective agents such as bacteria, viruses and fungi as well as non-infective agents such as certain drugs. Acute forms of meningitis...more »
20. Acute mountain sickness
 A condition that occurs when an un-acclimatized person climbs to high altitudes....more »
21. Addison's Disease
 A rare progressive hormonal disorder characterized by insufficient production of certain hormones called adrenal corticosteroids....more »
22. Adrenal crisis
 A condition which is characterized by insufficient amounts of the adrenocortical hormones that results in vomiting, nausea, hypotension and electrolyte abnormalities...more »
23. Adrenal hemorrhage, neonatal
 Hemorrhage of the adrenal gland after birth. The severity of the disorder is varies from a small hemorrhage to damage to the whole adrenal gland. Sometimes the condition is discovered incidentally during ultrasounds for other reasons. The hemorrhage may o...more »
24. Adverse reaction to chemical -- 1-Propanol
 1-Propanol is a chemical used in various antiseptics, polishes, cleaners, cosmetics and lacquer. Some people can suffer an adverse reaction to the chemical which mainly involves irritation to the part of the body exposed to the chemical - eyes, skin and g...more »
25. African Sleeping sickness
 Fly-borne African parasitic disease....more »
26. Alcohol abuse
 Excessive use of alcohol ranging from binge drinking to severe alcoholism...more »
27. Alcohol drinking
 The consumption of a drink containing alcohol. Alcohol consumption can cause varying degrees of impairment depending on the amount consumed. Consuming very large amounts of alcohol can lead to death....more »
28. Alcohol poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of alcohol....more »
29. Alcohol-Induced Disorders
 Disorders caused by excessive alcohol consumption. The symptoms are variable depending on the disorder involved. Some of the disorders are: alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence, alcohol intoxication, alcohol withdrawal, alcohol intoxication delirium, alcohol...more »
30. Alcoholic intoxication
 The excessive consumption of alcohol can have toxic effects on the body and can ultimately result in death in severe cases....more »
31. Alzheimer's Disease
 Dementia-causing brain disease mostly in seniors and the elderly....more »
32. Amanita polypyramis poisoning
 Amanita polypyramis is a type of large-capped mushroom often found growing in the wild in the US. The mushroom tends to give off a chlorine-like odor. It is poisonous and death can result if sufficient quantities are eaten....more »
33. Amebiasis
 An intestinal infection caused by a parasitic amebic organism. It is usually associated with poor sanitation....more »
34. Amitriptyline -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Amitriptyline during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level o...more »
35. Amlodipine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
36. Amphetamine abuse
 Use of the stimulant drugs known as amphetamines or "speed"...more »
37. Amyloidosis VII
 Amyloidosis involves the abnormal deposit of a substance called amyloid in various parts of the body. In the Ohio type, the amyloid deposits in the leptomeningeal blood vessels, brainstem, spinal cord and eye causing central nervous system dysfunction, br...more »
38. Amyloidosis, oculoleptomeningeal
 Amyloidosis involves the abnormal deposit of a substance called amyloid in various parts of the body. In this particular type, the amyloid deposits in the leptomeningeal blood vessels, brainstem, spinal cord and eye causing central nervous system dysfunct...more »
39. Anaphylaxis
 A rare, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction....more »
40. Anchovy poisoning (clupeotoxin)
 Some anchovies contain toxins (Clupeotoxin) which can be poisonous to humans if eaten. Heat does not destroy the toxin and there is still uncertainty as to the origin of the toxin. The toxin appears to be present in higher concentrations in summer and is ...more »
41. Anoxemia
 Lack of oxygen in the blood...more »
42. Antepartum Eclampsia
 Antepartum eclampsia is the development of seizures or coma in pregnant women suffering from high blood pressure. Antepartum means that it occurs before delivery. Eclampsia is a serious condition which requires urgent medical treatment. Eclampsia may be a...more »
43. Anticholinergic syndrome
 Symptoms caused by overdose of anticholinergic drugs....more »
44. Antidiarrheal agent poisoning
 Antidiarrheal agents contain chemicals such as atropine and diphenoxylate which can cause various symptoms if excessive quantities are taken. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the expos...more »
45. Apple seed poisoning
 Apple seeds contain a toxic chemical called amygdalin which can cause serious symptoms if eaten in large quantities. Hospital admission is recommended if more than 50 apple seeds have been consumed....more »
46. Apraxia, oculomotor, Cogan type
 A rare inherited condition where the person is unable to move eyes horizontally making it difficult to follow objects....more »
47. Apricot seed poisoning
 Apricot seeds contain a chemical called amygdalin which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. The toxic chemicals are not released if the pit remains intact and therefore poisoning usually occurs if the seeds are crushed and eaten. Accidental ingest...more »
48. Arbovirosis
 An infectious disease caused by an arbovirus. The virus is transmitted by arthropods such as insects and ticks. Examples of arboviruses include Yellow Fever, Japanese encephalitis and tick-borne encephalitis. The symptoms may vary depending on the type of...more »
49. Argininosuccinase lyase deficiency, late onset
 A rare inherited urea cycle disorder caused by lack of enzymes (argininosuccinase lyase) needed to turn ammonia into urea resulting in excess ammonia in the body. The late onset form of the condition tends to start later in life as there is some level of ...more »
50. Argininosuccinase lyase deficiency, neonatal
 A rare inherited urea cycle disorder caused by lack of enzymes (argininosuccinase lyase) needed to turn ammonia into urea resulting in excess ammonia in the body. The neonatal form of the condition can result in death or severe complications if not treate...more »
51. Argininosuccinic aciduria
 A rare inherited disorder of the urea cycle characterized by the lack of an enzyme (argininosuccinate lyase) which is needed to remove nitrogen from the body so a lack of the enzyme leads to a build-up of ammonia in the blood....more »
52. Arginninosuccinic acid synthetase deficiency
53. Asphyxia
 Inability to breath and suffocation...more »
54. Aspirin -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Aspirin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of expo...more »
55. Ativan overdose
 Ativan is a prescription drug mainly used to treat anxiety. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
56. Atropine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Atropine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exp...more »
57. Autoimmune diseases
 A group of disorders in which the primary cause is the an inflammatory reaction caused by the body's own immune system attacking tissues...more »
58. Babesiosis
 A parastic infection by a particular protozoa (Babesia) which is transmitted through tick bites. The disease produces symptoms similar to malaria....more »
59. Baclofen -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Baclofen during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exp...more »
60. Bacteremia
 A condition where there is the presence of bacteria in the blood...more »
61. Bacterial toxic-shock syndrome
 A very rare, potentially fatal infection caused by toxins produced by bacteria, especially bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The condition is often associated with tampon use but can originate from other sources....more »
62. Bamforth syndrome
 A rare syndrome characterized mainly by the association of an abnormal opening in the roof of the mouth and reduced thyroid functioning....more »
63. Barbiturate abuse
 Abuse of barbiturate medications...more »
64. Basedow's coma
 A coma that occurs prior to death from severe hyperthyroidism....more »
65. Battaglia Neri syndrome
 A very rare syndrome characterized by mental retardation, small head, epilepsy, coarse facial features and skeletal anomalies. Only two reported cases of this syndrome....more »
66. Benzodiazepine poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of a drug called benzodiazepine....more »
67. Benzodiazepine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
68. Beta ketothiolase deficiency
 A rare inherited disease characterized by the bodies inability to metabolise certain amino acids and products of the breakdown of fat. Harmful levels of organic acids build up in the body and cause ketoacidic attacks....more »
69. Biliary cirrhosis
 Biliary cirrhosis is a condition where the bile ducts are unable to transport bile effectively due to blockage, inflammation, scarring or some other damage to the bile ducts. The condition may result from such things as congenital defect of the bile ducts...more »
70. Bing-Neel syndrome
 A rare disorder involving infiltration of the central nervous system by abnormal leukemia-like cells (lymphoplasmocytoid cells) that occur in Waldenström's macroglobulinemia. The abnormality increases blood viscosity which impairs its circulation through ...more »
71. Biotinidase deficiency
 A metabolic disorder where the body lacks the enzyme biotinidase needed to process the vitamin called biotin (vitamin H) into carboxylase enzymes....more »
72. Biotinidase deficiency, late onset
 A metabolic disorder where the body lacks the enzyme biotinidase needed to process the vitamin called biotin (vitamin H) into carboxylase enzymes. The severity of symptoms may vary depending on the degree of deficiency. Severe cases can result in metaboli...more »
73. Bird cherry seed poisoning
 Wild cherry seeds contain a chemical called amygdalin which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. The toxic chemicals are not released if the seed remains intact and therefore poisoning usually occurs if the seeds are crushed and eaten. Accidental i...more »
74. Bitter almond seed poisoning
 Bitter almond seeds contain a chemical called amygdalin which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. Accidental ingestion is very unusual. Bitter almond plants grow mainly in Northern America. Various processes can be used to leach the toxic chemical...more »
75. Black henbane poisoning
 Black henbane is a herb which has hairy stems and bears flowers and fruit. All parts of the plant contain tropane alkaloids which is toxic enough to cause death if eaten. Black henbane is often used for medicinal purposes to treat a variety of health cond...more »
76. Black jetbead poisoning
 The Black jetbead is a deciduous shrub which bears single white flowers and small groups of shiny black fruit. The fruit contains amygdalin which is very toxic and can cause severe poisoning or even death if eaten....more »
77. Blue-ringed octopus poisoning
 The blue-ringed octopus is found in shallow Australian ocean water and can deliver venomous, potentially fatal bite. The poison is present in the saliva of the octopus. The venom affects the neuromuscular system....more »
78. Bonefish poisoning (clupeotoxin)
 Some bonefish contain toxins (Clupeotoxin) which can be poisonous to humans if eaten. Heat does not destroy the toxin and there is still uncertainty as to the origin of the toxin. The toxin appears to be present in higher concentrations in summer and is b...more »
79. Bortonneuse fever
 A mild infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia Conorrii. The disease is transmitted by a dog tick (Riphicephalus sanguineus) and is most common in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Incubation usually takes about one week....more »
80. Box Jellyfish poisoning
 A sting from the Box jellyfish contains a chemical which is toxic to the nerves, heart and skin. This jellyfish is mainly found in the waters of Northern Queensland in Australia. The tentacles should not be removed from the patient as it can cause further...more »
81. Brain abscess
 Pus accumulating into an abscess on the brain...more »
82. Brain cancer
 Cancer of the brain....more »
83. Brain compression
 Internal compression of the brain...more »
84. Brain damage
 Damage to the brain from various causes...more »
85. Brain infection
 Infection of the brain including encephalitis...more »
86. Bristowe's syndrome
 Symptoms caused by a brain tumor that develops in the corpus callosum which connects the two brain hemispheres....more »
87. Brown Recluse spider poisoning
 The Brown Recluse spider is poisonous and is found mainly in southern and central areas of the US....more »
88. Brown-Symmers disease
 A rare form of brain inflammation that occurs in children and can quickly lead to death. Symptoms usually start suddenly....more »
89. Bunyavirus
 Virus of the family bunyaviridae....more »
90. Buprenorphine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is strong evidence to indicate that exposure to Buprenorphine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level o...more »
91. Burnett's milk drinker's syndrome
 Burnett's milk drinker's syndrome is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium which results in impaired kidney function. It can be caused by drinking large quantities of milk or using too many alkaline antacid rem...more »
92. Burnett's syndrome
 Burnett's syndrome is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium which results in impaired kidney function. It can be caused by drinking large quantities of milk or using too many alkaline antacid remedies. High vit...more »
93. Burning bush poisoning
 The burning bush is a shrub that has bright red leaves in autumn and bears red berries. The plant contains toxic chemicals such as lobelamine and lobeline which can cause symptoms if eaten in large quantities....more »
94. California encephalitis
 An uncommon mosquito born virus (California encephalitis virus) which can cause brain inflammation in humans. The severity of symptoms is variable. The incubation period can last from a few days to a week. Infants and children tend to be more severely aff...more »
95. Carbamate insecticide poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of carbamate insecticide drugs....more »
96. Carbamoyl-phosphate synthase 1 deficiency
 A very rare inherited urea cycle disorder where the lack of the enzyme carbamoyl phosphate synthetase prevents ammonia from being turned into urea and being excreted in the urine. Excess ammonia builds up in the body which can cause serious complications ...more »
97. Carcinoid crisis
 Carcinoid crisis can occur spontaneously or as a response to stress, such as anesthesia or chemotherapy....more »
98. Cardiac arrest
 Stoppage of the heart, usually caused by heart attack...more »
99. Carnitine transporter deficiency
 An inherited deficiency of carnitine caused by the impaired ability of the carnitine transporter protein to carry the carnitine to where it is needed. Instead the carnitine is excreted through the urine. Fasting or illness can trigger a severe attack....more »
100. Carolina Cherry Laurel poisoning
 The Carolina cherry laurel is an evergreen tree which bears small white flowers and small green fruit which turns black when ripe. Most parts of the plant contain cyanogenic glycoside and amygdalin which can cause symptoms if ingested. The plant is consid...more »
101. Cataplexy
 A rare condtion characterized by episodes of severe muscle weakness which can sometimes lead to a complete collapse - it usually occurs in people with a sleep disorder called narcolepsy....more »
102. Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome
 A very rare disorder where the blood clotting system becomes dysfunctional and clots too easily due to the abnormal presence of antphospholipid antibodies. It results in blood flow blockages to various body organs. It is possible that the condition has au...more »
103. Celandine poisoning
 A biennial herb which bears small yellow flowers and a fruit capsule. The plant has a yellow-orange sap. Parts of the plant (mainly the roots) contain a highly toxic chemical called isoquinoline alkaloid which is toxic. Death can result if sufficient quan...more »
104. Central nervous system infections
105. Central nervous system protozoal infections
 A protozoal infection of the central nervous system (spinal cord or brain). The infection may originate in the central nervous system (primary infection) or may spread from another part of the body (secondary infection). The infection may occur in otherwi...more »
106. Cerebellar abscess
 An abscess that forms in the part of the brain called the cerebellum. The abscess may result from other infections such as ear infections, dental abscess and lung infections. The prognosis is determined by the size and exact location of the abscess...more »
107. Cerebral abscess
 An abscess that forms in the part of the brain called the cerebrum. The abscess may result from other infections such as ear infections, dental abscess and lung infections. The prognosis is determined by the size and exact location of the abscess....more »
108. Cerebral hemorrhage
 Bleeding in the brain...more »
109. Cerebral malaria
 Infection of the cerebrum cause by protozoa of the genus plasmodium....more »
110. Chagas disease
 A parasitic infection caused by the protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by insect bites or blood transfusions. The disease primarily involves the heart and gastrointestinal system....more »
111. Chemical poisoning -- 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine
 1,1-Dimethylhydrazine is a chemical used mainly in jet fuel and rocket fuel, plant growth agent, photography and various other industrial uses. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms var...more »
112. Chemical poisoning -- 1-Propanol
 1-Propanol is a chemical used in various antiseptics, polishes, cleaners, cosmetics and lacquer. The main effects of an overdose of this chemical is depression of the central nervous system. However, some people can suffer an adverse reaction to the chemi...more »
113. Chemical poisoning -- 2-Methyl-4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid
 2-Methyl-4-Chlorophenoxyacetic Acid is a chemical mainly used as a herbicide for field crops and turf. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
114. Chemical poisoning -- Acetone
 Acetone is a chemical used as a solvent in products such as glues, rubber cement and fingernail polish remover. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
115. Chemical poisoning -- Acetylene
 Acetylene is a chemical used mainly as a mixing gas for welding. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
116. Chemical poisoning -- Acetylsalicylic Acid
 Acetylsalicylic Acid is also known as aspirin and is primarily used to relieve pain, fever and inflammation. Excessive exposure to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involv...more »
117. Chemical poisoning -- Acrolein
 Acrolein is a chemical used mainly in the manufacture of herbicides, pharmaceuticals and textiles as well as anti-contamination agents in the paper industry. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nat...more »
118. Chemical poisoning -- Aftershave
 Aftershave contains chemicals (ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol) which can cause symptoms if ingested in sufficient quantities. Death from ingesting aftershave is considered unlikely. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of che...more »
119. Chemical poisoning -- Aldrin
 Aldrin is a chemical once used mainly in insecticides for crops and as a termite preventative. The chemical can readily be absorbed through the skin. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of t...more »
120. Chemical poisoning -- Alicyclic hydrocarbons
 Alicyclic hydrocarbons is a chemical used in a variety of applications such as a chemical intermediate in the production of oils, waxes, fats and resins as well as in the production of fungicides, nylon, paint removers, rubber, varnish and other chemical ...more »
121. Chemical poisoning -- Allethrin
 Allethrin is a chemical used as an insecticide, mainly in households. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exp...more »
122. Chemical poisoning -- Amidithion
 Amidithion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
123. Chemical poisoning -- Amiton
 Amiton is a chemical once used as an insecticide and acaricide - it is no longer in use due to its nerve toxicity. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and seve...more »
124. Chemical poisoning -- Ammonium Bifluoride
 Ammonium Bifluoride is a chemical used wheel cleaners, herbicides and in the manufacture of magnesium. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
125. Chemical poisoning -- Ammonium Sulfamate
 Ammonium Sulfamate is a chemical used mainly in herbicides, fertilizers and. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of ...more »
126. Chemical poisoning -- Aniline
 Aniline is a chemical used mainly in the manufacture of perfumes, varnishes, resins, dyes, paint removers, herbicides, fungicides, explosives, solvents and photographic chemicals. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemica...more »
127. Chemical poisoning -- Antifreeze
 Antifreeze is used in vehicles to prevent freezing or boiling over of the cooling system. The chemicals (methanol, ethylene and propylene glycol) in the antifreeze can cause severe poisoning symptoms if ingested. The type and severity of symptoms varies d...more »
128. Chemical poisoning -- Athyl-Gusathion
 Athyl-Gusathion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on ...more »
129. Chemical poisoning -- Azinfos-methyl
 Azinfos-methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on t...more »
130. Chemical poisoning -- Azinfosethyl
 Azinfosethyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the...more »
131. Chemical poisoning -- Azinophos-methyl
 Azinophos-methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on...more »
132. Chemical poisoning -- Azinphos
 Azinphos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amo...more »
133. Chemical poisoning -- Azinphos-ethyl
 Azinphos-ethyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on t...more »
134. Chemical poisoning -- Azinphos-methyl
 Azinphos-methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on ...more »
135. Chemical poisoning -- Azinphosmetile
 Azinphosmetile is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on t...more »
136. Chemical poisoning -- Azothoate
 Azothoate is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
137. Chemical poisoning -- Benoxafos
 Benoxafos is a chemical pesticide used as an acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical...more »
138. Chemical poisoning -- Bentazon
 Bentazon is a chemical used mainly in herbicides for various crop plants. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
139. Chemical poisoning -- Benzene
 Benzene is a chemical used mainly in gasoline fuel and as an industrial solvent. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
140. Chemical poisoning -- Boric Acid
 Boric Acid is a chemical used mainly in foods (preservative, emulsifier, neutralizer), antiseptics, pesticides and contact lens cleaners. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. Application of boric acid directly to damag...more »
141. Chemical poisoning -- Bromide
 Bromide is a chemical used for many applications - flame retardant, industrial uses, pesticides, sanitary products, fumigants, medicines, dyes, photographic solutions and water purification. Bromides act as central nervous system depressants and the inges...more »
142. Chemical poisoning -- Bromoform
 Bromoform is a chemical with limited industrial uses but is used as a laboratory chemical and can be present in treated water. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on ...more »
143. Chemical poisoning -- Bromophos
 Bromophos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
144. Chemical poisoning -- Bromophos-ethyl
 Bromophos-ethyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on ...more »
145. Chemical poisoning -- Butyl Alcohol
 Butyl alcohol is a chemical used mainly in solvents and in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical invol...more »
146. Chemical poisoning -- Cadusafos
 Cadusafos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and nematicide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
147. Chemical poisoning -- Camphor
 Camphor is a chemical used mainly in moth repellents, pharmaceuticals (preservative) cosmetics, explosives, varnishes and various therapeutic applications. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of ...more »
148. Chemical poisoning -- Carbaryl
 Carbaryl is a carbamate pesticide used mainly as an insecticide and acaricide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature o...more »
149. Chemical poisoning -- Carbinoxamine
 Carbinoxamine is a therapeutic treatment for allergic rhinitis. It is marketed under names such as Histex, Pediatiex and Carboxine. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies dependin...more »
150. Chemical poisoning -- Carbon Tetrachloride
 Carbon tetrachloride is a chemical used mainly in grain fumigants, insecticides and in the production of fluorocarbons. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The chemical is readily absorbed through the skin. The type a...more »
151. Chemical poisoning -- Carbophenothion
 Carbophenothion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on ...more »
152. Chemical poisoning -- Chlorate salts
 Chlorate salt is a chemical used mainly in herbicides and in the manufacture of matches and explosives. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical ...more »
153. Chemical poisoning -- Chlorfenvinphos
 Chlorfenvinphos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on ...more »
154. Chemical poisoning -- Chloromethane
 Chloromethane is a chemical used mainly in the production of silicones as well as agricultural chemicals, butyl rubber and other products. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The chemical is readily absorbed through t...more »
155. Chemical poisoning -- Chloropyrifos
 Chloropyrifos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide, nematicide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies dep...more »
156. Chemical poisoning -- Chlorpyrifos
 Chlorpyrifos is a chemical used mainly in as an insecticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The chemical may be absorbed readily through the skin. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount ...more »
157. Chemical poisoning -- Chlorpyrifos methyl
 Chlorpyrifos methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending...more »
158. Chemical poisoning -- Chromium
 Chromium is a chemical used mainly as an alloy in manufactured steel goods, anti-corrosive plating and also has industrial applications . Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies de...more »
159. Chemical poisoning -- Cologne
 Colognes contain chemicals such as ethanol and isopropanol which can cause symptoms if ingested or inhaled in excessive quantities. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
160. Chemical poisoning -- Coumaphos
 Coumaphos is used as a pesticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The chemical may be absorbed readily through the skin. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and th...more »
161. Chemical poisoning -- Cresols
 Cresols are a group of chemicals that occur naturally in mammals and various plants. It is also manufactured and used in the production of disinfectants, deodorizers and pesticides. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms....more »
162. Chemical poisoning -- Cresylic acid
 Cresylic acids are a group of chemicals that are used as solvents and in the manufacture of various products such as deodorants, disinfectants, pesticides, glues, paints, herbicides, pharmaceuticals as well as others. Ingestion and other exposures to the ...more »
163. Chemical poisoning -- Cyanthoate
 Cyanthoate is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
164. Chemical poisoning -- Demeton
 Demeton-S is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
165. Chemical poisoning -- Demeton-O
 Demeton-O is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
166. Chemical poisoning -- Demeton-O-methyl
 Demeton-O-methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on...more »
167. Chemical poisoning -- Demeton-S-methyl
 Demeton-S-methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on...more »
168. Chemical poisoning -- Demeton-S-methylsulphon
 Demeton-S-methylsulphon is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depen...more »
169. Chemical poisoning -- Demeton-methyl
 Demeton-methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on t...more »
170. Chemical poisoning -- Deoderant
 Deoderants contain various chemicals which can cause serious symptoms if sufficient quantities are ingested. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
171. Chemical poisoning -- Depilatories
 Depilatories are used to remove hair from parts of the body. They contain various chemicals which can cause serious symptoms if sufficient quantities are ingested. The chemicals cause damage to the gastrointestinal lining and the damage may continue for w...more »
172. Chemical poisoning -- Di-n-Octyl phathalate
 Di-n-Octylphathalate is a chemical used mainly as a plasticizer and in pesticides. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the natu...more »
173. Chemical poisoning -- Dialifos
 Dialifos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amo...more »
174. Chemical poisoning -- Diazinon
 Diazinon is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amo...more »
175. Chemical poisoning -- Dichloronaphthoquinone
 Dichloronaphthoquinone is a chemical used mainly as a fungicide, seed disinfectant and a herbicide for water. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of che...more »
176. Chemical poisoning -- Dichlorvos
 Dichlorvos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
177. Chemical poisoning -- Dicrotophos
 Dicrotophos is a toxic insecticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
178. Chemical poisoning -- Dieldrin
 Dieldrin is a chemical used mainly to prevent termite infestations. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. This chemical may be absorbed readily through the skin. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the...more »
179. Chemical poisoning -- Diethylene Glycol
 Diethylene Glycol is a chemical used mainly in coolants, manufacture of plastic products and resins as well as other uses. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the ...more »
180. Chemical poisoning -- Dimethoate
 Dimethoate is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide, nematicide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depend...more »
181. Chemical poisoning -- Dimethyl Phthalate
 Dimethyl Phthalate is a chemical used mainly as an insect repellant . Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exp...more »
182. Chemical poisoning -- Dinitrocresol
 Dinitrocresol is a chemical used mainly as a herbicide and fungicide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exp...more »
183. Chemical poisoning -- Dinitrophenol
 Dinitrophenol is a chemical that has various applications: herbicide, pesticide, fungicide, acaricide, manufacture of dyes and wood preservative. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms v...more »
184. Chemical poisoning -- Dioxathion
 Dioxathion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
185. Chemical poisoning -- Disulfoton
 Disulfoton is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
186. Chemical poisoning -- Endothion
 Endothion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
187. Chemical poisoning -- Ether
 Ether is a chemical used mainly as an anesthetic and industrial solvent. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the ...more »
188. Chemical poisoning -- Ethion
 Ethion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amoun...more »
189. Chemical poisoning -- Ethoate-methyl
 Ethoate-methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on t...more »
190. Chemical poisoning -- Ethoprophos
 Ethoprophos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chem...more »
191. Chemical poisoning -- Ethyl-guthion
 Azinphos-ethyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on t...more »
192. Chemical poisoning -- Ethylene Glycol
 Ethylene Glycol is a chemical used mainly in antifreeze, coolants and as a solvent. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nat...more »
193. Chemical poisoning -- Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate
 Ethylene Glycol Dinitrate is a chemical used mainly in the manufacture of commercial dynamite and blasting gelatin. The chemical may be absorbed readily through the skin. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type a...more »
194. Chemical poisoning -- Etrimfos
 Etrimfos is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the na...more »
195. Chemical poisoning -- Fenchlorphos
 Fenchlorphos is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and th...more »
196. Chemical poisoning -- Fenitrothion
 Fenitrothion is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and th...more »
197. Chemical poisoning -- Fensulfothion
 Fensulfothion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and nematicide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on t...more »
198. Chemical poisoning -- Fenthion
 Fenthion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and avicide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amoun...more »
199. Chemical poisoning -- Fonophos
 Fonophos is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the na...more »
200. Chemical poisoning -- Formaldehyde
 Formaldehyde is a chemical used mainly in blues, lacquers, fireproofing, electrical insulation, leather tanning products and embalming. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depe...more »
201. Chemical poisoning -- Formothion
 Formothion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
202. Chemical poisoning -- Glaze
 Glazes are used to put a shiny finish on various surfaces such as pottery. Glazes contain chemicals such as lead and zinc oxide which can cause serious symptoms if sufficient quantities are eaten. The chemicals cause damage to the gastrointestinal lining ...more »
203. Chemical poisoning -- Guthion (ethyl)
 Guthion (ethyl) is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on ...more »
204. Chemical poisoning -- Hair Bleach
 Hair bleach contain chemicals which can cause serious symptoms if ingested. The chemicals in the hair bleach can continue to cause gastrointestinal damage for weeks after ingestion. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemi...more »
205. Chemical poisoning -- Hair Dye
 Hair dyes contain chemicals which can cause serious symptoms if ingested. The chemicals in the hair dye can continue to cause damage for weeks after ingestion. Some dyes contain lead or mercury which can cause neurological problems even if low level expos...more »
206. Chemical poisoning -- Heptenophos
 Heptenophos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the ...more »
207. Chemical poisoning -- Hexachlorobutadiene
 Hexachlorobutadiene is a chemical used mainly in fumigants and as a solvent in the manufacture of products such as lubricants and rubber. The chemical may be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various sympto...more »
208. Chemical poisoning -- Imazapyr
 Imazapyr is a chemical used mainly in herbicides. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
209. Chemical poisoning -- Incense
 Drinking liquid incense or inhaling incense fumes can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
210. Chemical poisoning -- Iodofenphos
 Iodofenphos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the ...more »
211. Chemical poisoning -- Kratom
 Kratom is a plant used to make a tea which produce similar effects to opium . Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of...more »
212. Chemical poisoning -- Malathion
 Malathion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
213. Chemical poisoning -- Mecarbam
 Mecarbam is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amo...more »
214. Chemical poisoning -- Metaldehyde
 Metaldehyde is a chemical used mainly as a molluscicide, in heating fuel and in fire lighters. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved ...more »
215. Chemical poisoning -- Methacrifos
 Methacrifos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the ...more »
216. Chemical poisoning -- Methamidophos
 Methamidophos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on th...more »
217. Chemical poisoning -- Methidathion
 Methidathion is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and th...more »
218. Chemical poisoning -- Methiocarb
 Methiocarb is a toxic pesticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
219. Chemical poisoning -- Methomyl
 Methomyl is a carbamate pesticide used mainly as an insecticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure...more »
220. Chemical poisoning -- Methyl Bromide
 Methyl Bromide is a chemical used mainly in insecticides, fire extinguishers, wool degreasers and oil extraction. The chemical may be absorbed through the skin. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severit...more »
221. Chemical poisoning -- Metiltriazotion
 Metiltriazotion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on ...more »
222. Chemical poisoning -- Mevinphos
 Mevinphos is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the n...more »
223. Chemical poisoning -- Monocrotophos
 Monocrotophos is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and t...more »
224. Chemical poisoning -- Nitrates
 Nitrates are chemicals used mainly in explosives and ammunitions but are also an ingredient in cold packs. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemic...more »
225. Chemical poisoning -- Nitroglycerin
 Nitroglycerin is a chemical used mainly in the manufacture of explosives, dynamite, rocket propellant and smokeless powders. The chemical is readily absorbed through the skin. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The t...more »
226. Chemical poisoning -- Oil-based paint
 Oil-based paint contains various chemicals which can cause serious symptoms if sufficient quantities are swallowed or if other types of exposure occurs. These paint contain toxic hydrocarbons as well as various other heavy metals depending on the type of ...more »
227. Chemical poisoning -- Omethoate
 Omethoate is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
228. Chemical poisoning -- Oxydeprofos
 Oxydeprofos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the ...more »
229. Chemical poisoning -- Oxydisulfoton
 Oxydisulfoton is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on th...more »
230. Chemical poisoning -- Parathion
 Parathion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
231. Chemical poisoning -- Parathion Methyl
 Parathion Methyl is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved an...more »
232. Chemical poisoning -- Pentachlorophenol
 Pentachlorophenol is a chemical used mainly in fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, molluscicides, algicides and bactericides. It is commonly used as a wood preservative. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type ...more »
233. Chemical poisoning -- Phenkapton
 Phenkapton is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
234. Chemical poisoning -- Phorate
 Phorate is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide, nematicide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending...more »
235. Chemical poisoning -- Phosalone
 Phosalone is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
236. Chemical poisoning -- Phosdrin
 Phosdrin is a toxic pesticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
237. Chemical poisoning -- Phosmet
 Phosmet is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amou...more »
238. Chemical poisoning -- Phosphamidon
 Phosphamidon is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and nematicide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on th...more »
239. Chemical poisoning -- Phoxim
 Phoxim is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amoun...more »
240. Chemical poisoning -- Phthalthrin
 Phthalthrin is an insecticide - it is used mainly for indoor purposes. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. Generally, large amounts need to be involved to cause serious symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms vari...more »
241. Chemical poisoning -- Pirimiphos-methyl
 Pirimiphos-methyl is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending o...more »
242. Chemical poisoning -- Polyethylene Glycol -- Low Molecular Weight
 Low molecular weight polyethylene glycol is a chemical used mainly in hair products, cosmetics, topical medications and in Lava lamps. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depen...more »
243. Chemical poisoning -- Primiphos methyl
 Primiphos methyl is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved an...more »
244. Chemical poisoning -- Profenofos
 Profenofos is a toxic pesticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
245. Chemical poisoning -- Propoxur
 Propoxur is a carbamate pesticide used mainly as an insecticide and acaricide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature o...more »
246. Chemical poisoning -- Prothidathion
 Prothidathion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on th...more »
247. Chemical poisoning -- Prothoate
 Prothoate is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
248. Chemical poisoning -- Pyrimidifen
 Pyrimidifen is a chemical used mainly as an insecticide and acaricide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the ex...more »
249. Chemical poisoning -- Pyrimitate
 Pyrimitate is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
250. Chemical poisoning -- Quinalphos
 Quinalphos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
251. Chemical poisoning -- Quintiofos
 Quintiofos is a chemical pesticide used as an acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemica...more »
252. Chemical poisoning -- Selenious Acid
 Selenious Acid is a chemical used mainly in gun bluing agents. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
253. Chemical poisoning -- Sodium Monofluoroacetate
 Sodium Monofluoroacetate is a chemical used mainly as a rodenticides, often to control mammal pests in crops. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of che...more »
254. Chemical poisoning -- Sophamide
 Sophamide is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
255. Chemical poisoning -- Sulfotep
 Sulfotep is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amo...more »
256. Chemical poisoning -- Terbufos
 Terbufos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and nematicide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
257. Chemical poisoning -- Tetraethyl Pyrophosphate
 Tetraethyl Pyrophosphate is a toxic pesticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
258. Chemical poisoning -- Tetramethrin
 Tetramethrin is an insecticide - it is used mainly for indoor purposes. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. Generally, large amounts need to be involved to cause serious symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms var...more »
259. Chemical poisoning -- Tetramethylenedisulfotetramine
 Tetramethylenedisulfotetramine is a chemical used mainly as a rodenticide in China. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nat...more »
260. Chemical poisoning -- Thallium
 Thallium is an element used for such things as electronic devices, selenium rectifiers, gamma radiation detection apparatus, transmission equipment and infrared radiation detection. It is also used as a catalyst in various manufacturing processes. Ingesti...more »
261. Chemical poisoning -- Thallium Sulfate
 Thallium Sulfate is a chemical used mainly in the manufacture of switches and closures in the semiconductor industry. It has historically also been used as a rodenticide. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type a...more »
262. Chemical poisoning -- Thiometon
 Thiometon is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
263. Chemical poisoning -- Tolclofos methyl
 Tolclofos methyl is a chemical insecticide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved an...more »
264. Chemical poisoning -- Triazophos
 Triazophos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide, nematicide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depend...more »
265. Chemical poisoning -- Triazotion
 Triazotion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the a...more »
266. Chemical poisoning -- Trichloroethane
 Trichloroethane is a chemical used mainly as an industrial solvent but also in inks and lubricants. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical invo...more »
267. Chemical poisoning -- Triethylene Glycol
 Triethylene Glycol is a chemical used mainly in brake fluid. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the amount of chemical involved and the nature of the exposure....more »
268. Chemical poisoning -- Trifenfos
 Trifenfos is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the am...more »
269. Chemical poisoning -- Tungsten
 Tungsten is an element used mainly in light bulb filaments, X-ray tubes, electrodes, superalloys, heating elements and various other high temperature uses. Ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of ...more »
270. Chemical poisoning -- Vamidothion
 Vamidothion is a chemical pesticide used as an insecticide and acaricide. The chemical is an organophosphorus compound and ingestion and other exposures to the chemical can cause various symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the ...more »
271. Cherry laurel seed poisoning
 Wild cherry seeds contain a chemical called amygdalin which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. The toxic chemicals are not released if the seed remains intact and therefore poisoning usually occurs if the seeds are crushed and eaten. Accidental i...more »
272. Cherry seed poisoning
 Cherry seeds contain a chemical called amygdalin which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. The toxic chemicals are not released if the seed remains intact and therefore poisoning usually only occurs if the seeds are crushed and eaten. Accidental i...more »
273. Chicken soup poisoning
 The consumption of excessive amounts of chicken soup can result in serious symptoms due to very high salt levels in the body. Children and the elderly are more likely to be affected by the high salt levels of chicken soup however the condition is rarely s...more »
274. Chlorpheniramine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine medication) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may ...more »
275. Chlorpromazine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Chlorpromazine (a neuroleptic drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected...more »
276. Chokecherry seed poisoning
 Chokecherry seeds contain a chemical called amygdalin which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. The toxic chemicals are not released if the seed remains intact and therefore poisoning usually occurs if the seeds are crushed and eaten. Accidental i...more »
277. Cholestasis, progressive familial intrahepatic 2
 A rare inherited condition where bile is unable to drain from the liver where it builds up and causes progressive liver damage. The condition has an early onset and usually leads to end-stage liver disease by the end of the second decade. The various type...more »
278. Cholestasis, progressive familial intrahepatic 3
 A rare inherited condition where bile is unable to drain from the liver where it builds up and causes progressive liver damage. The condition has an early onset and usually leads to end-stage liver disease by the end of the second decade. The various type...more »
279. Christmas Cherry poisoning
 The Christmas Cherry is a small reddish-orange fruit. The plant contains a compound called solanocapsine which can cause symptoms if excessive amounts are consumed. The compound is found in all parts of the plant - especially the leaves and unripe fruit. ...more »
280. Chronic Kidney Disease
 Long-term and generally irreversible disease of the kidneys due to infection, obstruction, congenital diseases or generalised diseases causing failure of the kidneys' normal functions....more »
281. Citrullinemia
 Citrullinemia is an inherited urea cycle disorder which causes toxic substances including ammonia to build up in the blood. There are two main subtypes of Citrullinemia (I and II) which are caused by different genetic abnormalities and result in different...more »
282. Citrullinemia I
 A very rare urea cycle disorder where a lack of the enzyme argininosuccinate synthetase prevents ammonia being turned into urea which can then be excreted in the urine. The build up of ammonia in the body can cause harmful effects. The neonatal form of ci...more »
283. Citrullinemia II
 A very rare urea cycle disorder involving a deficiency of the transport compound called Citrin. Citrin transports aspartate to where the enzyme argininosuccinic acid synthase can combine it with citrulline to make argininosuccinic acid. The deficiency pre...more »
284. Clonazepam -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Clonazepam during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure...more »
285. Clonazepam toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
286. Clonidine poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of the drug called clonidine....more »
287. Clupeotoxism
 A potentially fatal condition caused by eating fish such as herrings and anchovies from the Clupeidae family of fish. Severe poisoning can result in death within half an hour of ingestion. Outbreaks have been reported in the Caribbean Sea and the Indian-P...more »
288. Cobra poisoning
 The Cobra is a poisonous snake which can be found in Africa, Asia and other parts of the world. Some cobras are able to spit venom into the victims eye and cause serious symptoms....more »
289. Cocaine abuse
 Stimulant drug with various effects...more »
290. Codeine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Codeine (an opiate drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the lev...more »
291. Codeine overdose
 Codeine is a prescription drug mainly used to treat pain. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
292. Colchicine poisoning
 Ingestion of toxic quantities of colchicines. Colchicine is primarily used as a medicinal theapy for conditions such as gout and familial Mediterranean fever, scleroderma, secondary amyloidosis and pericarditis. The chemical is a natural chemical found in...more »
293. Colchicine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
294. Comly syndrome
 High blood levels of methemoglobin due to drinking water from wells which have a high nitrate concentration. It is most often seen in babies who have their formula made up using well water. The disorder may also occur in infants who are fed high nitrat fo...more »
295. Common poppy poisoning
 The common poppy is most commonly associated with cultivation for it's content of opium which is used as an illegal recreational drug. It is illegal to cultivate the plant. However, the plant is legitimately grown in some areas in order to produce medicin...more »
296. Concussion
 Brain injury causing loss of consciousness and bruising of the brain...more »
297. Cone shell poisoning
 A number of species of cone shells are capable of envenomating humans. The toxin is a neurotoxin and thus primarily affects the nervous system. Cone shells are found mainly in shallow waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans. The toxicity varies amongst sp...more »
298. Convulsions
 Involuntary spasms especially those affecting the full body...more »
299. Cope's syndrome
 Cope's syndrome is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium. It can be caused by drinking large quantities of milk or using too many alkaline antacid remedies. High vitamin D intake can make the condition worse. T...more »
300. Copper toxicity
 Excessive accumulation of copper in the body can cause symptoms....more »
301. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
 A very rare degenerative brain disease that can be inherited, transmitted (eg in surgical transplants using infected tissue) or as a result of genetic mutations. The condition is fatal....more »
302. Cryptococcal Meningitis
 Cryptococcal meningitis is an infection of the meninges (the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord), caused by the fungus Cryptococcus neoformans....more »
303. Cyanide poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of cyanide....more »
304. Cyclic antidepressant poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of cyclic antidepressant drugs....more »
305. Daphne poisoning
 Daphne is a shrub that contains a toxin called mezerein (skin irritant) in the bark as well as a toxin called daphnin. The bark, sap and berries are the most toxic parts of the plant. The plant is native to Europe and Asia but is also found in other parts...more »
306. Darvocet overdose
 Darvocet is a prescription drug mainly used to treat pain. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
307. Death Angel poisoning
 The Death Angel is a poisonous white, long-stemmed mushroom found mainly in the US....more »
308. Death Camas poisoning
 The Death Camas is a plant from the lily family. It contains a toxic chemical called zygacine. Young plants tend to be more toxic than older plants. It is most often found in dry areas of Western US. The bulb is often confused with edible wild onions - ea...more »
309. Decreased oxygen saturation
310. Decreased serum phosphate
 Decreased serum phosphate (or hypophosphatemia) refers to an electrolyte disturbance involving a lower than normal level of phosphate in the blood. This abnormality may in some cases be associated with increased levels of phosphate in the urine but this d...more »
311. Defect in synthesis of adenosylcobalamin
 A rare genetic disorder characterized by the impaired ability to make a chemical called adenosylcobalamin. Adenosylcobalamin is a derivative of vitamin B12. The defect results a biochemical abnormality which affects the body's normal biochemical functioni...more »
312. Dehydration
 Loss of fluids in the body...more »
313. Demerol overdose
 Demerol is a prescription drug used to treat pain. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
314. Dengue fever
 An acute viral disease characterized by fever, rash and myalgia and caused by a flavivirus which is transmitted by mosquitoes....more »
315. Developmental delay due to 2-methylbutyryl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
 A very rare genetic disorder where an enzyme deficiency prevents the break down of certain proteins into energy and results in a harmful accumulation of acids in the blood and body tissues. More specifically, there is a deficiency of an enzyme (2-methylbu...more »
316. Devil's trumpet poisoning
 The Devil's trumpet is a shrubby plant with purple stems and large white or yellow flowers. The fruit is covered by a spiny shell. The plant originated in china and is often used as an ornamental outdoor plant. The plant contains tropane alkaloids which c...more »
317. Dextromethorphan -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Dextromethorphan (an antitussive drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affec...more »
318. Diabetic Ketoacidosis
 Life-threatening complication of high blood sugars and diabetes....more »
319. Diazepam -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Diazepam during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure a...more »
320. Diazepam toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
321. Dilaudid overdose
 Dilaudid is a prescription drug used mainly to treat pain. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
322. Diphenhydramine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Diphenhydramine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exp...more »
323. Diphtheria
 Infectious bacterial respiratory disease...more »
324. Disulfiram toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
325. Dothiepin -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Dothiepin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure ...more »
326. Drug abuse
 Addiction to any of various illicit drugs....more »
327. Drug poisoning
 The poisoning of an individual with a noxious substance...more »
328. Ebola
 Dangerous virus mostly found in Africa....more »
329. Eclampsia
 Eclampsia is the development of seizures or coma in pregnant women suffering from high blood pressure. Eclampsia is a serious condition which requires urgent medical treatment. Eclampsia may be associated with moderate as well as significant increases in ...more »
330. Ehrlichiosis
 Bacterial tick-borne disease...more »
331. Electrical burns
 Burns caused when an electric current pass through the body or part of it. The symptoms and severity of the burn depends on the strength of the electrical current, the duration of the exposure and the part of the body involved. Prompt treatment in more se...more »
332. Electrocution
 Any injury caused by electricity...more »
333. Electrolyte abnormality
 An imbalance in the level of any of a number of chemicals (electrolytes) in the blood stream e.g. chloride, sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphate and bicarbonate. Symptoms can vary depending on which electrolyte is involved and the severity of ...more »
334. Electron Transfer Flavoprotein, deficiency of
 A metabolic disorder involving an enzyme deficiency - electron transfer flavoprotein ubiquinone oxydoreductase. The severity of symptoms depends on the level of deficiency. The infant onset form is the most severe....more »
335. Encephalitis
 Dangerous infection of the brain...more »
336. Encephalomyelitis
 Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord....more »
337. End Stage Liver Failure
 Late stage of liver failure characterised by the onset of mental and neurological symptoms, due to build up of toxic metabolites....more »
338. End-stage renal disease
 Final stage of total kidney failure....more »
339. Endocarditis
 Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart...more »
340. English Ivy poisoning
 English Ivy is a poisonous vine fund in Europe, US and Canada. The leaves and berries are the most toxic part of the plant but all parts of the plant are toxic. Falcarinol and polyacetylene are the toxic chemicals found in the plant....more »
341. English Laurel poisoning
 The English Laurel is an evergreen shrub with elongated spikes of flowers and white fruit with a black stone. The seeds, twigs and wilted leaves of the plant contain chemicals (cyanogenic glycoside, amygdalin) which are very poisonous and can cause death ...more »
342. Epidemic typhus
 An infectious disease caused by Rickettsia prowazekii and transmitted by body lice. The severity of the illness may range from moderate to fatal....more »
343. Epiglotitis
 Inflamation of the epiglottis in the throat...more »
344. Eucalyptus Oil poisoning
 Eucalyptus oil can be used for medicinal purposes but excessive ingestion can cause problems. Likewise, eating the leaves of the eucalyptus plant (very unlikely) can also cause poisoning symptoms....more »
345. Eugenol oil poisoning
 Eugenol oil is used as a supplement or as a therapeutic ingredient in various medications and foods but excessive doses of undiluted oil can cause symptoms. Smoking undiluted cloves in cigarettes can also cause symptoms. The type and severity of symptoms ...more »
346. Fatal familial insomnia
 A very rare inherited brain disease that severely affects sleep and causes progressive deterioration of mental and movement functions....more »
347. Felodipine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
348. Fentanyl toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
349. Fever of Unknown Origin
 Fevers that occur for no apparent reason. The fever involves temperatures of greater than 38.3 degrees Celsius which occurs sporadically for more than three weeks. Infection and cancers are the most common causes of this type of fever....more »
350. Fire cherry poisoning
 Fire cherry is a tree found mainly in the US. Ti bears round clusters of flowers and fruit with a large pit. The wilted leaves, stems and seeds contain cyanogenic glycoside and amygdalin which can be very poisonous if eaten. Severe cases of poisoning can ...more »
351. Flu
 Very common viral respiratory infection....more »
352. Fluphenazine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Fluphenazine (an antipsychotic drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affecte...more »
353. Flurazepam -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Flurazepam during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure...more »
354. Francisella tularenis infection
 Francisella tularenis is a type of bacteria that can cause infection involving the skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. The nature and severity of symptoms varies depending on the location of the infection. The bacteria primarily causes localiz...more »
355. Froster-Iskenius-Waterson syndrome
 A rare syndrome characterized by multiple joint contractures at birth, hyperthermia and twisting of neck muscles....more »
356. Fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficiency, hereditary
 A rare inherited condition where an enzyme deficiency (fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase deficiency - FDPase) impairs the body's ability to metabolize fructose from the diet....more »
357. Fructose-1-phosphate aldolase deficiency, hereditary
 An inherited metabolic disorder where deficiency of the enzyme fructose-1-phsophate aldolase prevents fructose being metabolized resulting in fructose intolerance....more »
358. Fumaric aciduria
 A rare inborn metabolic error where a deficiency of the enzyme fumarase due to a genetic defect impairs the body's ability to break down fumarate into malate which results in increased fumaric acid levels in the urine....more »
359. Functioning pancreatic endocrine tumor
 Tumors that develop in the pancreas and cause excessive secretion of one or more pancreatic hormones such as insulin, somatostatin, glucagons, gastrin, ACTH (corticosteroids) and vasoactive intestinal peptidase....more »
360. Funnel Web spider poisoning
 The funnel web spider is a poisonous spider found mainly in Australia and America. The venom is toxic to the nervous system. There are two phases of poisoning - the first phase starts soon after envenomation and may result in death in severe cases. The se...more »
361. Gabapentin -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Gabapentin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure...more »
362. Gelineau's syndrome
 A neurological disorder sudden uncontrollable urge to sleep, sleep paralysis and other symptoms....more »
363. Glutaric aciduria 2
 A metabolic disorder involving an enzyme deficiency - electron transfer flavoprotein ubiquinone oxydoreductase. The severity of symptoms depends on the level of deficiency. The infant onset form is the most severe and often results in death. Severe cases ...more »
364. Glycine synthase deficiency
 A rare genetic disorder characterized by high blood glycine levels which is toxic to the body. The severity of the condition varies according to the degree of deficiency and age of onset. The classical neonatal form is generally quite severe, the atypical...more »
365. Graft-versus-host disease
 A disease characterised by an immune response as a result of a transplantation or transfusion resulting in a widespread systemic inflammatory response...more »
366. Graves Disease
 is an autoimmune disease characterized by hyperthyroidism due to circulating autoantibodies. Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSIs) bind to and activate thyrotropin receptors, causing the thyroid gland to grow and the thyroid follicles to increase syn...more »
367. HADH deficiency
 A rare inherited form of biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase). The enzyme deficiency only affects certain body tissues, in particular the skeletal muscles. The lack of enzyme activit...more »
368. HARD syndrome
 A rare genetic disorder characterized by a smooth brain surface and eye, genitourinary and other abnormalities....more »
369. HHV-6 encephalitis
 A rare condition that usually occurs in immunocompromised people such as those undergoing transplants or HIV patients. The condition causes neurological symptoms....more »
370. HIV-1, CRF36_cpx
 HIV is an immune system disease caused by the HIV virus. AIDS is a term used when a person infected with HIV has a CD4+ T cell count below 200 or 14% of lymphocytes. AIDS is an advanced form of HIV. To be classified as AIDS the person must also have an AI...more »
371. HIV/AIDS
 HIV is a sexually transmitted virus and AIDS is the progressive immune failure that HIV causes....more »
372. HMG-CoA lyase deficiency
 A rare inherited metabolic disorder where deficiency of a particular enzyme impairs the processing of amino acids in food to create energy and causes various symptoms. Stresses on the body such as infection, fasting and heavy exercise can trigger an episo...more »
373. Haloperidol -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Haloperidol (an antipsychotic drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected...more »
374. Hashimoto's encephalitis
 A rare but serious condition that can occur when thyroid antibodies, such as those present in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, involve the brain tissue and cause neurological symptoms....more »
375. Heart attack
 Serious and often fatal acute heart condition...more »
376. Heart failure
 Slow failure of the heart (cardiac insufficiency)....more »
377. Heatstroke
 Heat exhaustion and collapse from heat exposure...more »
378. Hemiplegic migraine, familial
 A rare inherited form of migraine that characteristically causes temporary paralysis on one side of the body....more »
379. Hemiplegic migraine, familial type 1
 A rare inherited form of migraine that characteristically causes temporary paralysis on one side of the body and involves the presence of an aura. A migraine episode may be triggered by minimal trauma to the head. The severity of the disorder is variable ...more »
380. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 1
 Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and kidney failure that has no obvious cause. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility to developing the ...more »
381. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 2
 Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and kidney failure that has no obvious cause. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility to developing the ...more »
382. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 3
 Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and kidney failure that has no obvious cause. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility to developing the ...more »
383. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 4
 Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and kidney failure that has no obvious cause. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility to developing the ...more »
384. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 5
 Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and kidney failure that has no obvious cause. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility to developing the ...more »
385. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome, Atypical, Susceptibility to, 6
 Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and kidney failure that has no obvious cause. Researchers have discovered a number of genes linked to an increased susceptibility to developing the ...more »
386. Hemorrhagic shock and encephalopathy syndrome
 A very rare severe condition characterized by sudden severe shock, brain disease and liver and kidney dysfunction which occurs in infants. The cause is unknown....more »
387. Hendra Virus
 A paramyxoviridae virus that is transmitted from animals to humans from body fluids and excretions...more »
388. Hepatic encephalopathy like coma
 Altered level of consciousness can occur in conditions apart from hepatic encephalopathy....more »
389. Hepatic encephalopathy syndrome
 A rare syndrome involving the association of advanced liver disease and neurological problems....more »
390. Hepatitis
 Any type of liver inflammation or infection....more »
391. Herbal Agent adverse reaction -- Kombucha
 Kombucha can be used as a herbal agent to treat insomnia, arthritis, aches, high blood pressure and to improve the immune system. Kombucha can cause an adverse reaction in some people....more »
392. Herbal Agent adverse reaction -- Margosa oil
 Margosa oil can be used as a herbal agent to treat parasitic infestations. The herbal agent contains various chemicals which can cause an adverse reaction in some people....more »
393. Herbal Agent overdose -- Achyranthes Aspera
 Achyranthes Aspera can be used as a herbal agent used to control fever and inflammation and as a diuretic. It also helps with sprains, constipation, malaria and bronchitis. The herbal agent contains chemicals such as saponin and achyranthine and the inges...more »
394. Herbal Agent overdose -- Lobelia
 Lobelia can be used as a herbal agent to treat respiratory congestion, muscle spasms and to assist in quitting smoking. The herbal agent contains a certain chemicals which can imitate the effects of nicotine but which can cause various symptoms if excessi...more »
395. Herbal Agent overdose -- Peppermint Oil
 Peppermint Oil can be used as an antispasmodic (to treat nausea, dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome) and as an antibacterial. The herbal agent contains various chemicals (menthol, menthone, methyl acetate) which can cause symptoms if excessive quantit...more »
396. Herbal Agent overdose -- Wormwood
 Wormwood can be used to treat worm infestations and as a sedative or hair tonic. The herbal agent contains chemicals which can cause various symptoms if excessive quantities are taken....more »
397. Hereditary carnitine deficiency
 An inherited deficiency of carnitine resulting primarily in muscle problems. Severe symptoms can be triggered by periods of illness or fasting....more »
398. Hereditary carnitine deficiency syndrome
 An inherited deficiency of carnitine resulting primarily in muscle weakness. The carnitine deficiency may be due to excessive loss of insufficient production....more »
399. Hereditary carnitine deficiency syndrome, systemic
 An inherited deficiency of carnitine in tissues other than the muscles resulting primarily in muscle weakness....more »
400. Heroin overdose
 Heroin is an illegal and highly addictive recreational drug. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
401. Herpes simplex encephalitis
 A form of encephalitis caused by the herpes simplex virus and characterized by fever, headache and neurological symptoms....more »
402. Herpes stomatitis
 Mouth infection with ulcers/blisters due to the herpes virus...more »
403. Herring poisoning (clupeotoxin)
 Some herrings contain toxins (Clupeotoxin) which can be poisonous to humans if eaten. Heat does not destroy the toxin and there is still uncertainty as to the origin of the toxin. The toxin appears to be present in higher concentrations in summer and is b...more »
404. Hip cancer
 The presence of tumour growth in the bone of the hip, whether due to primary malignancies e.g. leukaemic or myeloma infiltration of the bone marrow, or due to secondary metastases from another site e.g. lung or breast; cancer affecting bone of hip likely ...more »
405. Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency
 An inherited disorder where the enzymes that use the vitamin biotin are defective....more »
406. Homologous wasting disease
 A term used to describe the disease state resulting from a graft versus host reaction. Graft versus host reaction occurs when the immune system of a transplant patient attacks the transplanted tissue but in homologous wasting disease the immune cells in t...more »
407. Hyacinth bean poisoning
 Hyacinth bean is a vine which bears elongated spikes of purple, white or pink flowers. The plant originated in Africa and is often used as an ornamental plant. The seeds and seed pod contain cyanogenic glycoside which can cause poisoning if large quantiti...more »
408. Hydrocodone -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Hydrocodone (an analgesic drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by ...more »
409. Hydroxyzine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Hydroxyzine (an antihistamine) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by t...more »
410. Hyperdibasic aminoaciduria type 2
 A rare inborn urea cycle disorder characterized by an enzyme defect in the amino acid transporter gene SLC7A7 (positive amino acid transporter)....more »
411. Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome
 Life-threatening complication of high blood sugars and diabetes....more »
412. Hyperglycerolemia, juvenile form
 A genetic condition where an enzyme deficiency (glycerol kinase) results in an accumulation of glycerol in the body as well as it's excretion through the urine. The juvenile form of the condition occurs in chidren and can cause serious complications....more »
413. Hyperinsulinism due to glucokinase deficiency
 An inherited condition characterized by high insulin levels due to deficiency of glucokinase. The lack of glucokinase prevents the pancreas from detecting low blood sugar so insulin continues to be secreted which keeps the blood sugar level low. Severe sy...more »
414. Hyperinsulinism due to glutamodehydrogenase deficiency
 An inherited condition characterized by high insulin and ammonia levels in the blood due to an enzyme deficiency (glutamate dehydrogenase). Episodes of low blood sugar can be triggered by fasting for too long or eating a protein meal. Severe symptoms such...more »
415. Hyperinsulinism in children, congenital
 A rare inherited condition characterized by high insulin levels which cause low blood sugar. Severe symptoms such as seizures and coma can result if sugar levels drop too low....more »
416. Hypernatraemia
417. Hypernatremia
 Increased blood sodium levels. Can be caused by excessive sodium levels but is more often a result of low water levels in the body....more »
418. Hyperornithinemia-hyperammonemia-homocitrullinuria syndrome
 A very rare inherited metabolic disorder where ammonia builds up in the body due to a defect in the transport of ornithine which prevents ammonia being converted to urea and being excreted through the urine. The severity of the condition is variable....more »
419. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome
 A form of diabetic coma seen in type 2 diabetes mellitus...more »
420. Hyperosmolarity
421. Hyperparathyroidism
 Increased secretion of parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid glands....more »
422. Hypertension of pregnancy
 Pregnancy hypertension is the development of high blood pressure during pregnancy. Hypertension is a serious health condition due to the fact that it often causes no symptoms until it is severe. The increased blood pressure can cause complications in preg...more »
423. Hypertension, Essential
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form....more »
424. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
425. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to, 1
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
426. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to, 2
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
427. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to, 3
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
428. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to, 4
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
429. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to, 5
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
430. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to, 6
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
431. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to, 7
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
432. Hypertension, Essential, Susceptibility to, 8
 Essential hypertension is a type of hypertension that has no detectable cause. Patients have an increased blood pressure for no apparent reason. Most cases of hypertension are of this form. Researchers have identified a number of genes linked to an increa...more »
433. Hypervitaminoses A and D
 The excessive physiological effect of vitamin A or D cause by excessive intake of the vitamins...more »
434. Hypoglycemia
 Low blood sugar level...more »
435. Hypoglycemic attack
 Sudden onset of low blood sugar levels...more »
436. Hyponatremia
 An electrolyte disturbance involving low sodium levels in the blood. Symptoms are determined by the degree of imbalance. Very low sodium levels can cause water intoxication which can be very dangerous....more »
437. Hypophosphatemia
 Low blood phosphate levels. Causes include malnourishment, chronic alcoholism excessive carbohydrate consumption, malabsorption, phosphaturia, liver failure, respiratory alkalosis and certain genetic disorders....more »
438. Hypothermia
 Low body temperature...more »
439. Hysteria
 Psychological disorder causing physical symptoms...more »
440. Immunosuppressive Measles Encephalitis
 A rare complication of the measles virus. Some patients with a history of measles before the age of two develop progressive brain inflammation. The condition is rare and tends to only occur only in immunosuppressed children e.g. those who have acute lymph...more »
441. Inborn amino acid metabolism disorder
 A group of inherited disorders where the body is not able to metabolize amino acids consumed in the diet. Amino acids are a part of carbohydrates, fats and proteins and are metabolized in order to provide energy or to make other needed compounds. There ar...more »
442. Inborn urea cycle disorder
 A genetic disorder involving a deficiency of one of the enzymes needed in the urea cycle. The urea cycle is the process of removing ammonia from blood stream by converting it to urea and excreting it via urine. A build-up of ammonia in the blood is toxic ...more »
443. Indian Tobacco poisoning
 The Indian Tobacco plant contains alkaloids such as lobeline which can result in similar effects to nicotine. The plant is sometimes used in herbal preparations which is usually how poisoning occurs....more »
444. Infective endocarditis
 The infection and inflammation of the inner heart layers, especially the valves. The infection is usually bacterial. The condition carries a high risk of death....more »
445. Inherited Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
 A condition which is characterized by thrombotic microangiography occurring with renal failure, hemolytic anemia and severe thrombocytopenia...more »
446. Insulinoma
 A rare form of pancreatic cancer that causes excessive secretion of the hormone insulin. A relatively small number of cases are malignant....more »
447. Interstitial nephritis
 A condition which is characterized by disease of the renal interstitial tissue...more »
448. Intrapartum Eclampsia
 Intrapartum eclampsia is the development of seizures or coma in pregnant women suffering from high blood pressure. Intrapartum means that it occurs during the delivery of the baby. Eclampsia is a serious condition which requires urgent medical treatment. ...more »
449. Isoniazid toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
450. Isradipine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
451. Jamaican vomiting sickness
 A fatal reaction to eating unripe ackee fruit....more »
452. Japanese encephalitis
 A form of encephalitis caused by a flavivirus (Japanese B encephalitis virus - JBEV) and transmitted by mosquito bites. Most cases are mild and asymptomatic but severe cases can lead to death....more »
453. Japanese pagoda tree poisoning
 A deciduous tree which bears clusters of fragrant, pea-like flowers. The plant originated in China and is often used as an ornamental tree. The seeds contain a chemical which can cause symptoms if eaten. The seeds are considered to have a low level of tox...more »
454. Jessamine poisoning
 Jessamine is an evergreen shrub which bears aromatic flowers and small white or purplish berries. It is often utilized as a houseplant or grown in gardens. The unripe berries contain various alkaloids which can be toxic if large quantities of the berries ...more »
455. Jimsonweed poisoning
 The Jimsonweed is a herb that bears single large white or lavender flowers and seeds surrounded by a spiny shell. The plant contains tropane alkaloids (mainly the seeds and leaves) which can cause symptoms if eaten in large quantities....more »
456. Kentucky coffee tea poisoning
 Kentucky coffee tea is a large, deciduous tree which bear small flowers and a flattened seed pod. The sticky, sweet substance surrounding the seeds in the seedpods contains a chemical called alkaloid cytosine which can cause symptoms if eaten. The plant i...more »
457. Kidney conditions
 Any condition affecting the kidney organs....more »
458. Kidney damage -- 1,2-Dichloromethane
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called 1,2-Dichloromethane. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas s...more »
459. Kidney damage -- Acetaminophen
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of analgesic called acetaminophen (Tylenol). Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending ...more »
460. Kidney damage -- Aminoglycosides
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by aminoglycoside antibiotics. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the severity of the t...more »
461. Kidney damage -- Aminosalicylic Acid
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called aminosalicylic acid. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on ...more »
462. Kidney damage -- Amphotericin B
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by an antibiotic called amphotericin B. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the severity...more »
463. Kidney damage -- Amyl Alcohol
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to amyl alcohol. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately ...more »
464. Kidney damage -- Anti-cancer drugs
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to anti-cancer drugs such as cyclosporine and cisplatin. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any sympto...more »
465. Kidney damage -- Aristolochic acid
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to aristolochic acid. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultima...more »
466. Kidney damage -- Arsenic
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to arsenic. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resul...more »
467. Kidney damage -- Aspirin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of analgesic called Aspirin. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the severity ...more »
468. Kidney damage -- Automobile exhaust
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to Automobile exhaust. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultim...more »
469. Kidney damage -- Bacitracin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called bacitracin. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the sever...more »
470. Kidney damage -- Bismuth
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to bismuth. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resul...more »
471. Kidney damage -- Cadmium
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to cadmium. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resul...more »
472. Kidney damage -- Carbon Tetrachloride
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to Carbon tetrachloride. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ult...more »
473. Kidney damage -- Cephaloridine
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called Cephaloridine. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the se...more »
474. Kidney damage -- Chloroform
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called chloroform. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe dam...more »
475. Kidney damage -- Chlortetracycline
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called Chlorotetracycline. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on t...more »
476. Kidney damage -- Chromium
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to chromium. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resu...more »
477. Kidney damage -- Cisplatin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to an anti-cancer drug called Cisplatin. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas sever...more »
478. Kidney damage -- Contrast agents
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a contrast agent called sodium iodide used in some diagnostic tests. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or c...more »
479. Kidney damage -- Copper
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to copper. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result...more »
480. Kidney damage -- Cyclophosphamide
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to an anti-cancer drug called Cyclophosphamide. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms wherea...more »
481. Kidney damage -- Cyclosporin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to an anti-cancer drug called cyclosporine. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas se...more »
482. Kidney damage -- Degreasing solvents
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to degreasing solvents. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ulti...more »
483. Kidney damage -- Dichloroacetylene
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called Dichloroacetylene. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas sev...more »
484. Kidney damage -- Diethylene glycol
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called Diethylene glycol. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas sev...more »
485. Kidney damage -- Dioxane
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called Dioxane. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage...more »
486. Kidney damage -- Ethylene Glycol
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to ethylene glycol. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimate...more »
487. Kidney damage -- Ethylene glycol ethers
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to Ethylene glycol ethers. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can u...more »
488. Kidney damage -- Fuels
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to fuel. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result i...more »
489. Kidney damage -- Gasoline
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to gasoline. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resu...more »
490. Kidney damage -- Germanium
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to germanium. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately res...more »
491. Kidney damage -- Glue solvent vapors
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to glue solvent vapors. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ulti...more »
492. Kidney damage -- Glues
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to glues. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result ...more »
493. Kidney damage -- Gold
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to gold. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result i...more »
494. Kidney damage -- Hairdressing solvents
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to hairdressing solvents. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ul...more »
495. Kidney damage -- Hairdressing sprays
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to hairdressing sprays. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ulti...more »
496. Kidney damage -- Heavy metals
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to heavy metals. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately ...more »
497. Kidney damage -- Herbicide
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to herbicides. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately re...more »
498. Kidney damage -- Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms wher...more »
499. Kidney damage -- Hydrocarbons
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to hydrocarbons such as chloroform and styrene. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms wherea...more »
500. Kidney damage -- Ibuprofen
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of analgesic called Ibuprofen. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the severit...more »
501. Kidney damage -- Lead
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to lead. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result i...more »
502. Kidney damage -- Lithium
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to lithium. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resul...more »
503. Kidney damage -- Mercury
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to mercury. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resul...more »
504. Kidney damage -- Methanol
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to methanol. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resu...more »
505. Kidney damage -- Methemoglobin-producing agents
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to methemoglobin-producing agents. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe dama...more »
506. Kidney damage -- Methicillin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called methicillin. Kidney damage usually occurs as a result of an allergic reaction to the antibiotic. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result...more »
507. Kidney damage -- Neomycin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called Neomycin. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the severit...more »
508. Kidney damage -- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of analgesic called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chron...more »
509. Kidney damage -- Oxytetracycline
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called Oxytetracycline. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the ...more »
510. Kidney damage -- Paint solvents
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to paint solvents. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimatel...more »
511. Kidney damage -- Paint thinners
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to paint thinners. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimatel...more »
512. Kidney damage -- Paints
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to paints. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result...more »
513. Kidney damage -- Paraquat ochratoxin A
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to paraquat ochratoxin A. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ul...more »
514. Kidney damage -- Perchloroethylene
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called Perchloroethylene. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas sev...more »
515. Kidney damage -- Pesticide solvents
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to pesticide solvents. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultim...more »
516. Kidney damage -- Pesticides
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to pesticides. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately re...more »
517. Kidney damage -- Platinum
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to platinum. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resu...more »
518. Kidney damage -- Polymyxin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called polymyxin. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the severi...more »
519. Kidney damage -- Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of analgesic called prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chroni...more »
520. Kidney damage -- Rifampin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called rifampin. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the severit...more »
521. Kidney damage -- Silica
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to silica. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result...more »
522. Kidney damage -- Silicon compounds
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to silicon compounds. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultima...more »
523. Kidney damage -- Silver
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to silver. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result...more »
524. Kidney damage -- Solvents
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to solvents. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resu...more »
525. Kidney damage -- Styrene
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called styrene. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage...more »
526. Kidney damage -- Sulphonamides
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by sulphonamide antibiotics. The kidney damage usually occurs as a result of an allergic reaction to the antibiotic. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney ...more »
527. Kidney damage -- Thallium
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to thallium. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resu...more »
528. Kidney damage -- Toluene
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called toluene. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage...more »
529. Kidney damage -- Trichloroethane
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called Trichloroethane. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas sever...more »
530. Kidney damage -- Trichloroethylene
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to a hydrocarbon called trichloroethylene. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas sev...more »
531. Kidney damage -- Trimethropin
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by a type of antibiotic called trimethropin. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the sev...more »
532. Kidney damage -- Uranium
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by exposure to Uranium. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately resul...more »
533. Kidney damage -- analgesics
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by analgesics such as acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacut...more »
534. Kidney damage -- antibiotics
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by antibiotics. Mild kidney damage may cause few if any symptoms whereas severe damage can ultimately result in kidney failure. Symptoms may be acute, subacute or chronic depending on the severity of the toxicity. Kidney...more »
535. Kidney damage due to chemicals
 Damage or injury to kidneys caused by substances such as chemicals and medicines. Often other organs and tissues are also affected but only the kidney toxicity symptoms are listed below. Symptoms vary depending on the degree of exposure and hence extent o...more »
536. Kidney failure
 Total failure of the kidneys to filter waste...more »
537. King Cobra poisoning
 The King Cobra is a large venomous snake usually found in southeast Asia and India. Most bites from this snake results in envenomation due to the ferocity of their bite. The poison primarily affects the neuromuscular system but can also affect blood clott...more »
538. Kyasanur-Forrest disease
 A viral hemorrhagic fever that is transmitted to humans through tick bites. It is most prevalent in South Asia....more »
539. L-3-alpha-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase, short chain, deficiency
 A rare inherited form of biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase). The enzyme deficiency only affects certain body tissues, in particular the skeletal muscles. The lack of enzyme activit...more »
540. LADHSC deficiency
 A rare inherited form of biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase). The enzyme deficiency only affects certain body tissues, in particular the skeletal muscles. The lack of enzyme activit...more »
541. Lantana poisoning
 Lantana is a small flowering shrub with spiny stems. It bears small clusters of colorful flowers on a stalk and small green fruit which become dark when ripe. The plant contains a chemical called triterpene which can cause poisoning symptoms if eaten. Dea...more »
542. Lead poisoning
 A type of heavy metal poisoning caused by excessive exposure to lead....more »
543. Legionnaires' disease
 A severe respiratory disease which is caused by the Legionella pneumophila bacteria. The condition can result in pneumonia and can be life-threatening....more »
544. Leucinosis
 A term used to describe high levels of leucine in the body. It is associated with a metabolic disorder called maple syrup urine disease where there is a deficiency of an enzyme needed to break down leucine so it builds up within the body....more »
545. Lidocaine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Lidocaine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure ...more »
546. Lidocaine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
547. Liver conditions
 Any condition that affects the liver...more »
548. Liver failure
 Acute liver failure (ALF) is an uncommon condition in which the rapid deterioration of liver function results in coagulopathy and alteration in the mental status of a previously healthy individual....more »
549. Lobelia poisoning
 Lobelia is a herbaceous plant which bears elongated shafts of small blue, white or red flowers. The plant contains alkaloids such as lobeline which can result in similar effects to nicotine. The plant is sometimes used in herbal preparations which is usua...more »
550. Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
 A rare inherited genetic condition where the body is unable to convert certain fats to energy i.e. there is not enough of a certain enzyme (3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase) which is needed to metabolize a type of fat called long-chain fatty acids. ...more »
551. Loquat poisoning
 Loquat is a shrubby plant which bears clusters of small white flowers and largish yellow fleshy fruit. The plant is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. The kernel from inside the seeds contains a chemical called cyanogenic glycoside which can be...more »
552. Lorazepam -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Lorazepam during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure ...more »
553. Lung conditions
 Various conditions affecting the lungs or related airways....more »
554. Lupine poisoning
 A flowering herb which produced long clusters of flowers in various colors. It also produces flat, seed-filled pods. The seeds contain toxic chemicals (alkaloids such as lupinine, anagyrine, sparteine) which can cause poisoning if eaten in large quantitie...more »
555. Lyssavirus
 A group of viruses that infect mammals and arthropods...more »
556. Lysteria monocytoigeneses meningitis
 A very rare form of meningitis (bacterial infection of the brain membrane or meninges) caused by Listeria monocytogenes. The condition is more common in the elderly and those with poor immune system and death is common....more »
557. M/SCHAD deficiency
 A rare inherited form of biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase). The enzyme deficiency only affects certain body tissues, in particular the skeletal muscles. The lack of enzyme activit...more »
558. Magnesium Overdose
 Intake of increased amount of magnesium (generally unintentional), usually by taking magnesium-containing medications such as laxatives or antacids....more »
559. Malaria
 A parasitic disease transmitted through mosquito bites....more »
560. Malignant Buotonneuse fever
 A serious complication of Buotonneuse fever that tends to occur mainly in patients who are old or have other conditions such as heart disease....more »
561. Malignant hypertension
 Malignant hypertension is a condition characterized by very high blood pressure and swelling of the optic nerve. This type of hypertension is more common in people with kidney problems such as narrowed kidney blood vessels. The condition is a medical emer...more »
562. Maple syrup urine disease
 A very rare inherited metabolic disorder involving abnormal metabolism of branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) and resulting in severe illness which generally leads to death if not treated. Other milder variants of the disease do ex...more »
563. Maple syrup urine disease, type 1A
 A very rare inherited metabolic disorder involving abnormal metabolism of branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) and resulting in severe illness which generally leads to death if not treated. Even mild form can result in mental and ph...more »
564. Maple syrup urine disease, type 1B
 A very rare inherited metabolic disorder involving abnormal metabolism of branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) and resulting in severe illness which generally leads to death if not treated. Even mild form can result in mental and ph...more »
565. Maple syrup urine disease, type 2
566. Maple syrup urine disease, type 3
567. Maple syrup urine disease, type II
 A very rare inherited metabolic disorder involving abnormal metabolism of branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) and resulting in severe illness which generally leads to death if not treated. Even mild form can result in mental and ph...more »
568. Maple syrup urine disease, type III
 A very rare inherited metabolic disorder involving abnormal metabolism of branched chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine and valine) and resulting in severe illness which generally leads to death if not treated. Even mild form can result in mental and ph...more »
569. Marchiafava-Bignami disease
 A progressive syndrome associated with alcohol abuse and/or nutritional disorder. It is characterized by fits, stupor, dementia and coma....more »
570. Marine turtle poisoning
 Marine turtles are found and eaten in the rivers and coastal waters of Southeast Asia. It is believed that sometimes these turtles become poisonous when the eat toxic algae which occur at certain times of the year. Symptoms vary in nature and severity amo...more »
571. Marine turtle poisoning -- Green Sea Turtle
 Green Sea turtles are found and eaten in the rivers and coastal waters of Southeast Asia. It is believed that sometimes these turtles become poisonous when the eat toxic algae which occur at certain times of the year. Symptoms vary in nature and severity ...more »
572. Marine turtle poisoning -- Hawksbill Turtle
 Hawksbill turtles are found and eaten in the rivers and coastal waters of Southeast Asia. It is believed that sometimes these turtles become poisonous when the eat toxic algae which occur at certain times of the year. Symptoms vary in nature and severity ...more »
573. Marine turtle poisoning -- Leatherback Turtle
 Leatherback turtles are found and eaten in the rivers and coastal waters of Southeast Asia. It is believed that sometimes these turtles become poisonous when the eat toxic algae which occur at certain times of the year. Symptoms vary in nature and severit...more »
574. Marine turtle poisoning -- Loggerhead Turtle
 Loggerhead turtles are found and eaten in the rivers and coastal waters of Southeast Asia. It is believed that sometimes these turtles become poisonous when the eat toxic algae which occur at certain times of the year. Symptoms vary in nature and severity...more »
575. Marine turtle poisoning -- Soft-shelled Turtle
 Soft-shelled turtles are found and eaten in the rivers and coastal waters of Southeast Asia. It is believed that sometimes these turtles become poisonous when the eat toxic algae which occur at certain times of the year. Symptoms vary in nature and severi...more »
576. Mastitis
 Infected breast common in nursing mothers...more »
577. Mastoiditis
 Inflammation of a bone behind the ear...more »
578. Mayapple poisoning
 The Mayapple is a small flowering plant which is often found growing naturally. It bears small single flowers and apple-like fruit which turns yellow when ripe. The unripe fruit and leaves contain a chemical called podophyllin which can cause poisoning if...more »
579. Measles
 Once common viral infection now rare due to vaccination....more »
580. Measles Encephalitis in Children with Immunosuppression
 A rare complication of the measles virus. Some patients with a history of measles before the age of two develop progressive brain inflammation. The condition is rare and tends to only occur only in immunosuppressed children e.g. those who have acute lymph...more »
581. Medium and long chan 3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase deficiency
 A metabolic disorder characterized by the deficiency of an enzyme (3-hydroxyacyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase) which is needed to metabolise long and medum-chain fatty acids. The severity of symptoms may vary depending on the degree of the deficiency....more »
582. Medium and short chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
 A rare inherited form of biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase). The enzyme deficiency only affects certain body tissues, in particular the skeletal muscles. The lack of enzyme activit...more »
583. Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
 A rare disorder where the body lacks enzymes needed to convert some fats (medium-chain fatty acids) into energy and hence these fats build up in the body and cause damage....more »
584. Melioidosis
 Bacterial infection from soil or water....more »
585. Meningioma
 A slow-growing tumor of the meninges that is not cancerous. Symptoms are determined by the size and location of the tumor....more »
586. Meningitis
 Dangerous infection of the membranes surrounding the brain....more »
587. Meningococcal A
 Meningococcal meningitis is an infection that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningococcal meningitis A is caused by meningococcus A which is mostly common in hyperendemic areas in Africa known as the meningitis b...more »
588. Meningococcal B
 Meningococcal meningitis B is an infection that causes inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord....more »
589. Meningococcal C
 Meningitis C is a strain of meningococcal meningitis, a bacterial infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord....more »
590. Meningococcal disease
 Dangerous bacterial infection causing meningitis or bacteremia....more »
591. Meprobamate -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Meprobamate during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposur...more »
592. Mercury poisoning -- Folk Remedies
 Various folk remedies and medicines contain inorganic mercury and mercury salts. They can lead to mercury poisoning and severe cases can result in death. Children tend to be more sensitive to the effects of mercury poisoning than adults. Even low levels o...more »
593. Mercury poisoning -- consumption of contaminated fish
 Eating fish contaminated with mercury can lead to mercury poisoning in humans. The severity and range of symptoms experienced can vary greatly depending on the level and duration of exposure. Severe poisoning can lead to death. Pregnant women who eat merc...more »
594. Metabolic disorders
 Disorders that affect the metabolic system in human...more »
595. Metastatic insulinoma
 A rare form of pancreatic cancer that causes excessive secretion of the hormone insulin and can spread to other parts of the body (metastasis)....more »
596. Methadone -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Methadone during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure ...more »
597. Methadone overdose
 Methadone is a prescription drug mainly used as a painkiller and to treat heroin addiction. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
598. Methamphetamine overdose
 Methamphetamine is a prescription drug mainly used to treat ADHD . Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
599. Methyldopa -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Methyldopa during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure...more »
600. Methylmalonic acidemia
601. Methylmalonic acidemia, vitamin B12 responsive
 A rare genetic disorder characterized by the impaired ability to make a chemical called adenosylcobalamin. Adenosylcobalamin is a derivative of vitamin B12. The defect results a biochemical abnormality which affects the body's normal biochemical functioni...more »
602. Methylmalonic aciduria -- homocystinuria
 A rare group of disorders characterized by methylmalonic aciduria and homocystinuria resulting from abnormal metabolism of vitamin B12 by the liver. There are various subtypes of the condition with varying ages of onset and severity of symptoms....more »
603. Methylmalonicaciduria with homocystinuria, cobalamin F
 An inherited organic acid disorder where an enzyme deficiency (cbl F) impairs the body's ability to break down certain proteins (methionine, threonine, isoleucine and valine) consumed in the diet. This results in a buildup of methylmalonic acid and homocy...more »
604. Methylmalonicaciduria, vitamin B12 unresponsive, mut 0
 A metabolic disorder whose severity is somewhat variable - most patients die within months of birth with survivors having neurological problems. The condition involves abnormal metabolism of vitamin B12 which doesn't respond to treatment using vitamin B12...more »
605. Metoclopramide -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Metoclopramide during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of expo...more »
606. Mexican tea poisoning
 Mexican tea is plant that bears elongated clusters of small green flowers and small greenish fruit which contain seeds which are green when fresh and black when dry. The plant has a strong odor. The oil in the seeds contain chemicals (including terpene pe...more »
607. Midazolam toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
608. Mild citrullinemia
 Citrullinemia is an inherited urea cycle disorder which causes toxic substances including ammonia to build up in the blood. There are two main subtypes of Citrullinemia (I and II) which are caused by different genetic abnormalities and result in different...more »
609. Milk poisoning
 Milk poisoning is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium. It can be caused by drinking large quantities of milk or using too many alkaline antacid remedies. High vitamin D intake can make the condition worse. Th...more »
610. Milk-Alkali syndrome
 Milk-Alkali syndrome is a condition where the body is too alkaline and the blood contains too much calcium which results in impaired kidney function. It can be caused by drinking large quantities of milk or using too many alkaline antacid remedies. High v...more »
611. Miscarriage
 Loss of fetus without human interference...more »
612. Mitochondrial trifunctional protein deficiency
 A rare genetic condition where the body is unable to convert certain fats to energy. More specifically, there is insufficient levels of a particular enzyme needed to metabolize a type of fat called long-chain fatty acids....more »
613. Mononucleosis
 Common infectious virus....more »
614. Morphine overdose
 Morphine is a highly addictive drug used to treat pain. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
615. Morphine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
616. Multiple endocrine neoplasia
 A group of conditions that is characterised by the hyperplasia and hyperfunction of two or more glands of the endocrine system...more »
617. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
 Rare inherited disease causing tumors in multiple glands...more »
618. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2
 Rare inherited disease causing tumors in multiple glands...more »
619. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 3
 Rare inherited disease causing tumors in multiple glands...more »
620. Mumps
 An acute viral disease that causes the salivary glands to become swollen, sore and inflamed. Immunization had greatly reduced the incidence of this disease....more »
621. Murine typhus
 An infectious condition which is characterized by a similar condition to that of typhus due to Rickettsia typhi....more »
622. N-acetyl glutamate synthetase deficiency
 A rare inherited urea cycle disorder where a lack of a certain enzyme (N-acetyl glutamate synthetase) results in accumulation of ammonia in the blood as it can't be broken down and removed through the urine....more »
623. Naked brimcap poisoning
 Naked brimcap is a brown mushroom which becomes slimy when wet and is covered in thin hairs. The mushroom is often found growing in the wild in the US. This mushroom is poisonous and can lead to death if sufficient quantities are eaten. They are considere...more »
624. Nasopharyngitis
 Nasopharyngitis is a contagious, viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, primarily.It is the most common infectious disease in humans...more »
625. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
 A severe, potentially fatal reaction to antipsychotic drugs....more »
626. Neutrophilic dermatosis, acute febrile
 A rare skin disorder characterized by the appearance of painful red skin lesions on various parts of the body as well as fever....more »
627. Nifedipine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
628. Nimodipine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
629. Non cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
 Non cardiogenic pulmonary oedemais caused by changes in permeability of the pulmonary capillary membrane due to a direct or an indirect pathologic insult....more »
630. Non-diarrheal (D-) HUS syndrome
 A rare condition characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia and kidney failure that is not associated with diarrhea which means that it is not a result of bacterial gastroenteritis. This form of hemolytic uremic syndrome may be caused by kidney t...more »
631. Nortriptyline -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Nortriptyline during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of expos...more »
632. Octopus poisoning
 Octopus bites are quite rare but octopus such as the blue-ringed octopus can deliver quite a venomous bite....more »
633. Olanzapine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Olanzapine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure...more »
634. Opioid poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of opioids drugs....more »
635. Opioid toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
636. Organic acidemia
 High blood levels of organic acids which is caused by abnormal protein metabolism. Maple syrup urine disease and propionic academia are examples of organic acidemias. Deficiency of certain metabolic enzymes one of the main causes of organic academia....more »
637. Organophosphate insecticide poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of organophosphate insecticides. The type and severity of symptoms varies depending on the exact poison ingested and the quantity....more »
638. Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency
 A rare metabolic disorder where a deficiency of the enzyme ornithine transcarbamylase means that nitrogen isn't removed from the body and builds up in the blood in the form of ammonia....more »
639. Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency
 A rare metabolic disorder where a deficiency of the enzyme ornithine transcarbamylase means that nitrogen isn't removed from the body and builds up in the blood in the form of ammonia....more »
640. Oxazepam -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Oxazepam during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure a...more »
641. Oxycontin overdose
 Oxycontin is a prescription drug mainly used to treat pain. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
642. PFIC
 A rare inherited condition where bile is unable to drain from the liver where it builds up and causes progressive liver damage. End-stage liver disease usually occurs before adulthood. There are three different subtypes of the disorder, each with a differ...more »
643. Palpitations
 The subjective sensation of the beating of the heart at a rapid or irregular rate...more »
644. Pancolitis
 Pancolitis is also known as ulcerative colitis which is an idiopathic chronicinflammatory disorder of the colon and rectum and involves the entire thickness of the colon....more »
645. Peach seed poisoning
 Peach seeds contain a chemical called amygdalin which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. The toxic chemicals are not released if the seed remains intact and therefore poisoning usually occurs if the seeds are crushed and eaten. Accidental ingesti...more »
646. Percocet overdose
 Percocet is a prescription drug used to treat pain. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
647. Periodic hyperlysinemia
 A rare genetic disorder where the body lacks enzymes to metabolize lysine which then causes a harmful builds up of lysine and ammonia in the body....more »
648. Peritonitis
 Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity...more »
649. Permanent brain damage
 A condition which is characterized by damage to the brains function that is permanent in nature...more »
650. Persistent Vegetative State
 Physically alive with basic mental function but without high mental capacity....more »
651. Phenobarbital -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Phenobarbital during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of expos...more »
652. Phenothiazine poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of a drug called phenothiazine....more »
653. Pituitary apoplexy
 A rare disorder usually caused by bleeding or blood vessel blockage of a pituitary tumor. It causes symptoms such as headache, nausea, vision problems and altered consciousness....more »
654. Pizotifen -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Pizotifen during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure ...more »
655. Plague
 A rare but serious bacterial infection involving the bacterium Yersinia Pestis which can be carried by rodents and transmitted to humans by flea bites or through direct contact with an infected animal....more »
656. Plant poisoning -- Amygdalin
 Amygdalin is a chemical found naturally in various plants e.g. stone fruit kernels and raw almonds. Eating these parts of the plant that contain the chemical can cause symptoms of cyanide poisoning as the amygdalin is converted to cyanide by the digestive...more »
657. Plant poisoning -- Calcium oxalate crystals
 Calcium oxalate crystals is a chemical found naturally in plants such as dumb cane and rhubarb leaves. The amount of calcium oxalate crystals varies amongst species of plant. The crystals are quite sharp and abrasive and ingestion of plants containing the...more »
658. Plant poisoning -- Cyanogenic glycoside
 Cyanogenic glycoside is a toxin found naturally in various plants e.g. cherries, plums, almonds, peaches, apricots, apples and cassava. The chemical is usually concentrated in the seeds, kernels or wilted leaves. Eating these parts of the plant that conta...more »
659. Plant poisoning -- Euphorbiaceae
 Euphorbiaceae is a family of flowering plants called spurges. They contain various chemicals (alkaloids, glycosides and diterpene ester) which can cause symptoms if ingested....more »
660. Plant poisoning -- Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflata)
 Ingestion of parts of the Indian tobacco plant may cause various symptoms and severe cases may result in a coma....more »
661. Plant poisoning -- Lantadene
 Lantadene is a toxin found naturally in a plant called lantana camara. The chemical is toxic to the liver and can cause various symptoms if ingested. The green fruit and leaves are the most toxic parts of the plant....more »
662. Plant poisoning -- Nicotine alkaloids
 Nicotine alkaloids is a chemical found naturally in plants such as the mustard tree. It produces symptoms similar to the effects of nicotine....more »
663. Plant poisoning -- Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum)
 Ingestion of parts of the Poison hemlock plant may cause various symptoms and severe cases may result in a coma....more »
664. Plant poisoning -- Saponin
 Saponin is a toxin found naturally in plants such as the Christmas rose and carnations. It gives plants a bitter taste which makes poisoning relatively uncommon....more »
665. Plant poisoning -- Solanine
 Solanine is a toxin found naturally in plants from the nightshade family - potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and capsicum. However, the content is usually quite low except for potatoes which have turned green on light exposure....more »
666. Plant poisoning -- Tetranortriterpene
 Tetranortriterpene is a toxin that occurs naturally in some plants (e.g. Chinaberry tree). It functions as a natural insect repellant but is toxic to the human nervous system. Ingesting plant parts with this chemical can cause poisoning symptoms....more »
667. Plant poisoning -- tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
 Ingestion of parts of the tobacco plant may cause various symptoms and severe cases may result in a coma....more »
668. Plasmodium falciparum
 A protozoan that causes falciparum malaria...more »
669. Pneumococcal meningitis
 Pneumococcal meningitis is an inflammation or infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (also called pneumococcus)....more »
670. Pneumococcal pneumonia
 Lung pneumnoia from streptococcus bacteria....more »
671. Pneumonia
 Infection of the lung by bacteria, viruses or fungus....more »
672. Pneumonia, Bacterial
 Inflammation of the lungs and bronchioles caused by bacteria....more »
673. Pneumonia, Staphylococcal
 Inflammation of the lungs and bronchioles caused by the Staphylococcal bacteria. The condition is not common and often occurs as a complication of influenza or other viral respiratory infections. This form of pneumonia is considered serious and up to a th...more »
674. Poison hemlock poisoning
 Poison hemlock is a herbaceous plant which has a relatively large taproot and clusters of small white flowers. The plant if often found growing in the wild as a weed. The plant contains various alkaloid chemicals which can cause symptoms if eaten. Severe ...more »
675. Poisoning
 The condition produced by poison...more »
676. Poisonous snakebite
 A snakebite which is poisonous to humans...more »
677. Poisonous snakebites
 Multiple snakebites which are poisonous...more »
678. Porphyria
 A group of disorders characterized by excess production of porphyrin or its precursors which affects the skin and/or nervous system....more »
679. Possible human carcinogenic exposure -- Carbon tetrachloride
 Some evidence indicates that exposure to Carbon tetrachloride has a possible link to an increased risk of developing cancer in humans. The carcinogenicity of the substance may be influenced by the duration and level of exposure. Carbon tetrachloride is us...more »
680. Postoperative haemorrhage
 The excessive loss of blood from an individual after an operation...more »
681. Postoperative septicaemia
 When a person contracts a bacterial infection in their blood system that occurs after an operation...more »
682. Postoperative septicemia
 Septicemia (blood poisoning) after surgery from an infection....more »
683. Postpartum Eclampsia
 Postpartum eclampsia is the development of seizures or coma in pregnant women suffering from high blood pressure. Postpartum means that it soon after the delivery. Eclampsia is a serious condition which requires urgent medical treatment. Eclampsia may be ...more »
684. Prazepam -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Prazepam during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure a...more »
685. Pregnancy toxemia /hypertension
 Preeclampsia is the development of high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine and swelling during pregnancy. Hypertension is a serious health condition due to the fact that it often causes no symptoms until it is severe. The blood pressure usually r...more »
686. Primidone -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Primidone during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure ...more »
687. Prochlorperazine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Prochlorperazine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of ex...more »
688. Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
 Progressive degenerative condition of the brain....more »
689. Progressive Rubella Panencephalitis
 A very rare complication of rubella infection where neurological symptoms develop following a congenital rubella infection and very rarely with childhood rubella. It is believed that the condition is the result of persistent rubella virus infection....more »
690. Propiomazine -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Propiomazine during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposu...more »
691. Pulmonary embolism
 Blocked lung blood vessel often from a blood clot....more »
692. Pulmonary infections related to AIDS
 It usually occurs due to decreased immunity....more »
693. Pyruvate carboxylase deficiency
694. Pyruvate carboxylase deficiency, Group B
 A rare inherited disorder characterized by a deficiency of pyruvate carboxylase which leads to accumulation of lactic acid and other compounds which can have a toxic effect on the nervous system and body organs. Type B has severe, life-threatening symptom...more »
695. Q fever
 A disease caused by Coxiella burnetti which causes fever, headache and muscle pain....more »
696. Quinidine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
697. Quinsy
 Tonsil abscess...more »
698. Rabies
 An infectious disease that can affect any mammal including humans and is transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal. The infectious agent is the Neurotropic lyssavirus which affects the salivary gland and also causes neurological symptoms....more »
699. Red-berried elder poisoning
 Red-berried elder is a deciduous shrub which bears tapered leaves, round clusters of small white flowers and small red berries. The plant contains cyanogenic glycoside which can cause various symptoms if eaten. The plant is considered to have a relatively...more »
700. Respiratory acidosis
 Respiratory acidosis is acidosis (abnormally increased acidity of the blood) due to decreased ventilation of the pulmonary alveoli, leading to elevated arterial carbon dioxide concentration....more »
701. Respiratory failure
 Failure of the respiratory system...more »
702. Reye's Syndrome
 A syndrome in children recovering from infection and associated with aspirin....more »
703. Rift Valley Fever
 Mosquito-borne viral infection affecting animals and humans...more »
704. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
 A bacterial disease caused by Rickettsia rickettsii and transmitted by ticks. The condition causes fever and a characteristic rash and may be fatal in severe or untreated cases....more »
705. Roseola infantum
 Contagious infant conditions...more »
706. Rubella
 A contagious viral infection caused by the Rubella virus which produces a rash and lymph node swelling. It can have serious implication in pregnant women as the virus can be transmitted through the placenta and cause serious fetal defects or even fetal de...more »
707. Rubella panencephalitis
 A very rare complication of rubella infection where neurological symptoms develop following a congenital rubella infection and very rarely with childhood rubella. It is believed that the condition is the result of persistent rubella virus infection....more »
708. SARS
 Serious respiratory infection...more »
709. SBCAD deficiency
 A very rare genetic disorder where an enzyme deficiency prevents the break down of certain proteins into energy and results in a harmful accumulation of acids in the blood and body tissues. More specifically, there is a deficiency of an enzyme (2-methylbu...more »
710. SCHAD Deficiency -- formerly
 A rare inherited form of biochemical disorder characterized by the deficiency of a particular enzyme (3-Hydroxyacyl-CoA Dehydrogenase). The enzyme deficiency only affects certain body tissues, in particular the skeletal muscles. The lack of enzyme activit...more »
711. Sardine poisoning (clupeotoxin)
 Some sardines contain toxins (Clupeotoxin) which can be poisonous to humans if eaten. Heat does not destroy the toxin and there is still uncertainty as to the origin of the toxin. The toxin appears to be present in higher concentrations in summer and is b...more »
712. Scarlet fever
 A complication of infection from strep bacteria such as strep throat....more »
713. Schistosomiasis
 Parasitic fluke infection in developing countries...more »
714. Secondary Biliary Cirrhosis
 Secondary biliary cirrhosis is a condition where the bile ducts are unable to transport bile effectively due to a secondary cause which results in blockage, inflammation, scarring or some other damage to the bile ducts. The condition may result from such ...more »
715. Sedative hypnotic drug poisoning
 Excessive ingestion of sedative hypnotic drugs....more »
716. Selected Encephalitides
 Selected conditions which cause inflammation of the brain...more »
717. Self-induced water intoxication and schizophrenic disorders syndrome
 Excessive water intake associated with schizophrenia. The excessive water intake can lead to water intoxication and ultimately death. It is seen more commonly in schizophrenic patients than in the general population....more »
718. Septicemia
 A systemic inflammatory response to an infection....more »
719. Serious fever
720. Serotonin Syndrome
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
721. Serotoninergic syndrome
 A disorder involves high levels of serotonin which can result from use of medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors....more »
722. Serratia cerebral abscess
 Cerebral abscess caused by bacteria from the Serratia genus. These bacteria are a rare cause of infection. The risk of infection is increased by head trauma or any sort of surgery or testing involving the central nervous system....more »
723. Serratia meningitis
 Meningitis caused by bacteria from the Serratia genus. These bacteria are a rare cause of infection. The risk of infection is increased by head trauma or any sort of surgery or testing involving the central nervous system....more »
724. Shaken Baby Syndrome
 A condition caused by violent shaking of a baby....more »
725. Shock
 Severe condition from reduced blood circulation...more »
726. Simian B virus infection
 A type of herpesvirus which occurs in monkeys but can be transmitted to humans through bites or through contact with infected monkey tissue as in a laboratory situation. The virus infects the brain (encephalitis) and the surrounding membrane (meningitis)....more »
727. Sinusitis
 Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses....more »
728. Skull fracture
 A fracture of the bones of the skull...more »
729. Slickhead poisoning (clupeotoxin)
 Some slickhead contain toxins (Clupeotoxin) which can be poisonous to humans if eaten. Heat does not destroy the toxin and there is still uncertainty as to the origin of the toxin. The toxin appears to be present in higher concentrations in summer and is ...more »
730. Spotted water hemlock poisoning
 Spotted water hemlock is a flowering plant that bears clusters of small, white flowers and tends to grow in wetland areas. The plant contains toxic chemicals (cicutoxin, cicutol) is considered very poisonous. The ingestion of even a bite of the root can r...more »
731. Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome
 A very rare, potentially fatal infection caused by the bacterial toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The condition is often associated with tampon use but can originate from other sources....more »
732. Status epilepticus
 A condition which is characterized by a continuous series of generalized tonic clonic seizures...more »
733. Still's Disease, Adult-Onset
 A form of arthritic inflammation characterized by fever, rash and joint pain that occurs in adults. The cause is unknown....more »
734. Streptococcal Group B invasive disease
 Infection with bacteria called Group B Streptococcus which can cause severe symptoms or even death. The bacteria occur in the stomach and the urogenital tract of females and are normally harmless and cause no symptoms. However, it can cause a range of dis...more »
735. Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome
 Toxic shock from streptococcal bacteria infection....more »
736. Stroke
 Serious brain event from bleeding or blood clots....more »
737. Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis
 A progressive neurological disorder involving inflammation of the brain caused by a complication of the measles virus. It can occur up to 10 years after the initial measles virus and may be due to a defective immune response to the virus or a reactivation...more »
738. Subacute sclerosing leukoencephalitis
 A rare chronic form of brain inflammation that is associated with the measles virus. The patient usually appears to have a full recovery after the measles infection with symptoms developing usually between two and eight years after the infection. The cond...more »
739. Subarachnoid haemorrhage
 A condition which is characterized by haemorrhage of blood into the subarachnoid space...more »
740. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
 Brain bleeding in the subarachnoid area...more »
741. Suffocation
 A state of asphyxiation that results in the arrest of respiration...more »
742. Syncope
 Temporary loss of conciousness or fainting....more »
743. Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
 Onset of JRA with fevers and systemic symptoms...more »
744. Systemic monochloroacetate poisoning
 Monochloracetate acid is a dangerous chemical which can cause systemic poisoning even if only skin exposure occurs. Exposure to the chemical can be life-threatening with serious symptoms starting within hours of the exposure....more »
745. Tapioca poisoning
 Tapioca is a shrubby plant which bears inconspicuous flowers. The tubers contain chemicals (cyanogenic glycosides) which are turned into cyanide by the digestive process. Ingestion of the raw roots of this plant can result in death if sufficient quantitie...more »
746. Tarpon poisoning (clupeotoxin)
 Some tarpon contain toxins (Clupeotoxin) which can be poisonous to humans if eaten. Heat does not destroy the toxin and there is still uncertainty as to the origin of the toxin. The toxin appears to be present in higher concentrations in summer and is bel...more »
747. Temazepam -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Temazepam during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure ...more »
748. Tetanus
 A disease caused by chemicals which are produced by a bacterium (clostridium tetani) and are toxic to the nerves. The infection usually occurs when the bacteria enter the body through a deep wound - these bacteria are anaerobic and hence don't need oxygen...more »
749. Texas Mescalbean poisoning
 Texas Mescalbean is a shrub which bears blueish-purple, scented flowers and a seed pod containing vibrant red seeds. The brightly colored seeds are often used to make necklaces. The seeds contain alkaloids which can cause symptoms if they are eaten. The p...more »
750. The Methylmalonic Acidemias
 A condition which is characterized by an excess of methylmalonic acid in the blood...more »
751. Thornapple poisoning
 Thornapple is a herbaceous plant that bears spiny, waxy leaves and white to yellow flowers. The plant is often grown in gardens but can also be found growing in the wild. The plant contains isoquinolone alkaloids which can cause symptoms if large quantiti...more »
752. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, acquired
 A rare blood condition where small blood clots form in blood vessels which reduces the number of blood platelets and results in kidney failure, neurological symptoms and anemia. The condition may be familial or acquired - symptoms tend to recur regularly ...more »
753. Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, congenital
 A rare blood condition where small blood clots form in blood vessels which reduces the number of blood platelets and results in kidney failure, neurological symptoms and anemia....more »
754. Togaviridae disease
 Infection with any of a number of togaviridae viruses which can caused conditions such as Equine encephalitis, Ross River virus and Rubella virus. Symptoms are determined by the type of virus involved. Togaviridae are arboviruses and are transmitted by ar...more »
755. Tolterodine toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
756. Toxic mushrooms -- Anticholinergic
 Some mushrooms contain a toxic chemical called ibotenic acid which causes anticholinergic symptoms. Ibotenic acid is converted to muscimol during digestion. The two toxins have opposing actions which results in initial excitation symptoms followed by a pr...more »
757. Toxic mushrooms -- Monomethylhydrazine
 Some mushrooms contain a toxic chemical called gyromitrin which is converted to monomethylhydrazine after digestion. Mushroom species from this group include certain species of Gyromitra, Helvella, Sarcosphaera and Peziza. Poisoning may occur from inhalin...more »
758. Toxic mushrooms -- cyclopeptides
 Some mushrooms contain a toxic chemical called cyclopeptide which can cause primarily gastrointestinal symptoms if ingested. Most cases of mushroom poisoning in North America involve cyclopeptide-containing mushrooms. Mushroom species from this group incl...more »
759. Toxoplasmosis -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is strong evidence to indicate that the development of Toxoplasmosis during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the ...more »
760. Tramadol toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
761. Traumatic Brain Injury
 Brain injury from trauma or accident....more »
762. Triazolam toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
763. Trichinosis
 Worm infection usually caught from pigs...more »
764. Trypanosomiasis, east-African
 A rare infectious disease caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and is transmitted through the bite of an infected Tsetse fly. The infection causes an acute illness with symptoms occurring from days to weeks after infection. Death rel...more »
765. Tuberculosis
 Bacterial infection causing nodules forming, most commonly in the lung....more »
766. Type 1 diabetes
 Severe insulin-treated diabetes typically occurring in young people....more »
767. Typhoid fever
 Fever from bacterial food poisoning....more »
768. Typhus
 A general name for various arthropod-borne rickettsial infections...more »
769. Urea Cycle Disorders
 Any disorder that affects the urea cycle....more »
770. Uremia
 Excessive urea and waste products in the blood...more »
771. Uremic encephalopathy
 Uremic encephalopathy is a consequence of renal failure and occurs due to build up of toxins which are normally cleared by the kidneys....more »
772. Vancomycin resistant enterococcal bacteremia
 A condition which is characterised by bacteremia caused by an enterococci that is resistant to vancomycin....more »
773. Vanishing white matter leukodystrophy
 Degeneration of the brain white matter. The condition tends to progress relatively slowly but a sudden deterioration of symptoms can occur after a head trauma or an illness involving fever. Some degree of recovery can occur after the sudden deterioration ...more »
774. Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is strong evidence to indicate that the development of Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be...more »
775. Ventricular fibrillation
 Life-threatening heart arrhythmia with rapid beating in lower chambers...more »
776. Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency -- Early onset
 Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency is a rare inherited genetic condition where the body is unable to convert certain fats to energy i.e. there is not enough of a certain enzyme which is needed to metabolize a type of fat called long-chain f...more »
777. Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency -- adult-onset
 Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency is a rare inherited genetic condition where the body is unable to convert certain fats to energy i.e. there is not enough of a certain enzyme which is needed to metabolize a type of fat called long-chain f...more »
778. Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency -- intermediate
 Very Long Chain Acyl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency is a rare inherited genetic condition where the body is unable to convert certain fats to energy i.e. there is not enough of a certain enzyme which is needed to metabolize a type of fat called long-chain f...more »
779. Very-Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
 A rare inherited genetic condition where the body is unable to convert certain fats to energy i.e. there is not enough of a certain enzyme which is needed to metabolize a type of fat called long-chain fatty acids. The build-up of these fatty acids in the ...more »
780. Vicodin overdose
 Vicodin is a prescription drug used to pain. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
781. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
 Viral infections causing hemorrhagic fever (i.e. bleeding)...more »
782. Viral meningitis
 Viral meningitis refers to meningitis caused by a viral infection...more »
783. Visceral steatosis
 An inherited condition characterized by the deposition of small papules composing of granulomas in organs of the body....more »
784. Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
 The malignant form of cerebrospinal meningitis...more »
785. Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome
 A rare syndrome that occurs as complication of septicemia (often due to meningococcal or pneumococcal infection) and involves blood coagulation in blood vessels, adrenal gland hemorrhages and ultimately kidney failure....more »
786. Weil's syndrome
 Severe form of Leptospirosis...more »
787. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
 A rare degenerative brain disorder caused by thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. Chronic alcoholics are prone to this condition....more »
788. West Nile fever
 Mosquito-borne infectious virus....more »
789. West nile encephalitis
 A virus that is of the Flavivirus genus that causes the condition West Nile encephalitis...more »
790. Western equine encephalitis
 An infectious disease caused by an arbovirus (Alphavirus - Togaviraidae) and transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The infection primarily attacks that central nervous system and severity can range from asymptomatic to severe complications and even death in...more »
791. Western/Eastern/California encephalitis
 A mosquito born virus transmitted to humans and sometimes horses....more »
792. Westphal-Leyden ataxia
 A form of ataxia that starts in childhood and is associated with symptoms such as vomiting, vertigo, rigid muscles, seizures, mental disorder, loss of control over voluntary movements and dementia. Death generally occurs within a decade of onset of sympto...more »
793. White snakeroot poisoning
 White snakeroot is a herbaceous plant which is found mainly growing in the wild in the US and has round clusters of small white flowers. The plant contains a chemical called tremetol which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in people who drink the raw mi...more »
794. Wild Lima bean poisoning
 Wild Lima beans are a legume similar to the common lima beans which are considered safe to eat. The wild lima contains much higher levels of a chemical called cyanogen than the common lima bean. The cyanogen can cause symptoms and if sufficient quantities...more »
795. Wild cherry seed poisoning
 Wild cherry seeds contain a chemical called amygdalin which breaks down into cyanide in the human body. The toxic chemicals are not released if the seed remains intact and therefore poisoning usually only occurs if the seeds are crushed and eaten. Acciden...more »
796. Woodhouse Sakati syndrome
 A condition which consists of numerous symptoms such as diabetes, hypogonadism, deafness and mental retardation...more »
797. X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy -- Addison disease only
 A rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive degeneration of the protective sheath around nerves resulting in increasing difficulty. The Addison disease only form causes symptoms of Addison disease....more »
798. Xanax overdose
 Xanax is a prescription drug used to treat stress and anxiety. Excessive doses of the drug can result in various symptoms and even death in severe cases....more »
799. Zaleplon toxicity
 The toxic reaction of the body to the substance, possibly via allergic reaction or overdose....more »
800. Zuclopenthixol -- Teratogenic Agent
 There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Zuclopenthixol during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of expo...more »

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