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1 Eating naphthalene balls cause death These include headaches, confusion, drowsiness, jaundice, fever, low blood pressure or a racing heart rate. The poison can also hit your digestive tract and cause vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. [sciencing.com]. Case Report A 22 years old male was hospitalized with acute abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, high grade fever and mental confusion. [jpma.org.pk]. [. ] pressure bradycardia cardiac cause cells cerebral chest TEEN Clin clinical coagulation congenital cyanosis decreased dehydration diagnosis diarrhea disease disorders dose drug dysfunction edema effects electrolyte emergency etiology evaluation factors fever [books.google.com]. The clinical presentation of naphthalene poisoning primarily includes gastrointestinal complaints such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, but other systems are affected as well [2]. Hematuria, acute respiratory distress (ARDS), altered consciousness, convulsions, jaundice, hepatomegaly and hemolytic anemia are notable symptoms of severe poisoning [3]. Anonymous on Long-Term Effects of Crack Baby Syndrome. But you can still eyeball an estimate. Given that there are 8 case reports, how likely is it that there are 1000 individuals with such complications? 500? 100? 50? 20? Obviously the probability goes higher as the estimate goes lower. The very fact that these particular histories are written as case reports mwans that their authors found them sufficiently unique to document them. Obviously, there's a non-zero likelihood that such cases have gone unreported. But how many? I'm guessing 20. Maybe 50. My grandmother used to have mothballs everywhere. Even in her purse. (We used to be able to separate the dollar bills she gave us at holidays from the ones we got from the other relatives by sniffing them.). "Since patients rarely volunteer that they abuse mothballs and other common household products and physicians rarely ask directly about the use of such substances as intoxicants, there is currently no way of determining the actual prevalence of this type of substance abuse and the frequency with which it may contribute to medical problems. Further research into these issues, as well as treatment, is necessary".

2 bleeding for three weeks. He displays all four stages of Lupus, expect in the span of a week. [housediseases.com]. The other symptoms may include a headache, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and altered mental status. [symptoma.com]. Mothballs contain paradichlorobenzene, which can cause liver and TEENney failure, and naphthalene can cause brain damage, seizure, and coma (among other nasty side effects). Apparently this situation isn't so isolated. As you all know, Steve and I are merging blogs into the aptly-named 'Of Two Minds'.. Naphthalene poisoning occurs primarily as a result of accidental mothball ingestion, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, hematuria and severe respiratory, neurologic and hepatic effects. [symptoma.com]. The Blogger SAT Challenge The Examining Room of Dr. Charles. The peripheral blood smear showed microcytosis, anisocytosis, polychromatophilia and nucleated red cells. ESR was 33 mm for 1st hour, westergen. Bone marrow revealed erythroid hyperplasia. No malarial parasite was seen in blood smear or bone marrow. [jpma.org.pk]. "Morphine? cocaine? E? Grandson, when I was your age I was popping urinal cakes, in the snow, on the way to school, while pregnant with your daddy. And your daddy turned out fine, see? He's only 30 and he's already learned not to drool on the couch!". The End of 'Retrospectacle', the Beginning of 'Of Two Minds'. Denise on The Needle: Genetic Resistance to Dental Anesthetics. The 18-year-old French woman was hospitalized with scaly skin on her legs and hands, appearing unsteady and mentally sluggish, doctors said. During first 24 hours of ingestion nausea and vomiting of varying intensity arc noted. On the second day. fever appears which lasts for several days. Pallor, prostation, haemolysis, jaundice and haemoglobinuria appear on third day. [jpma.org.pk]. INHALATION: Inhalation may cause abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, tiredness, confusion, painful urination, and bloody or dark. and handy. As with all animals, they usually just do. case of rabies transmission from raccoon to human in. for a pet. They are omnivores, and eat almost. Blogging about field adventures, interesting species, and wildlife ecology and conservation. bears. They are very strong for their size. They can. Raccoons in the Attic: PLEASE do not try to. relocate them in your state, bring them at least. spraying with water to prevent soil/dust from becoming

3 airborne, being careful around electrical fittings. remove the babies as well as the adult. web. This is not a job for homeowners! Call a pro! WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON CONFLICTS? The most. I have a long unanswered question no-one seems to know the answer to and since my Dad is gone, I can't ask him. When it rains, does it wash away the scent that prevents the snakes,pests, etc from coming? After every heavy rain, I have been putting out more moth balls and it's affecting my pocket book! Lol HELP. If a raccoon is pooping in a swimming pool or. solve the problem. The majority of cases of. or your dogs, cats, squirrels and other relatively harmless pests.. Feeding pets outside can attract insects and rodents which attracts snakes. If feeding outside is necessary, be sure to cleanup uneaten food right away. What kind of noises and sounds do raccoons make when they live in your house?. Ensure that an unflued gas heater is the correct size for the area in your home you wish to heat. Get advice from a retailer to determine the type and size of heater you need. Using a heater that is the wrong size can produce more air pollutants and may not be an energy efficient choice. Wondering how to get rid of raccoons? There is no. So does everything in the state of California LOL the homeowner putting some snake repellent that contains formaldehyde it's not going to cause cancer. exist. First of all, it's probably illegal for you. Remove the litter of baby raccoons by hand,. Build a fence, but make sure that part of it extends underground. While gophers are good at burrowing, they are bad at climbing. Buy some wire mesh from your local nursery or home improvement store. Place it around your garden. Make sure that it extends at least 12 inches (30.48 centimeters) underground. This will prevent the gophers from burrowing under it. [17]. Wind chimes. They are pretty and create a soft, chiming noise that gophers seem to dislike. such as coyote or fox urine to get rid of raccoons,. Water gardens can be very beautiful, and you can place aquatic plants in them. Install a perch pole. Hawks and owls are natural snake predators that can be attracted to an area with the aid of a well placed perch pole. Poles should be placed in open areas so the hawk or owl has a good view of the yard and surrounding area. Learn more. Silverfish are known to like damp areas (75 to 95% humidity), that's why it is recommended to reduce it to about 50%. This can be done with the help of dehumidifiers and fans.

4 Fix everything that leaks, minimize available water, ventilate the attic and closed rooms. Caulk cracks and crevices on walls, floors, and holes around pipes to prevent the insects from using them as an entrance. Inspect and clean ALL your possessions, including the contents of boxes, wardrobes, cupboards, book shelves, clothing, etc. Put all possible food sources into plastic air-proof containers. Vacuum, mop and dust your house frequently to remove eggs. Repair or remove wallpaper. Bugs won't magically disappear unless you do something about it. To cope with the problem successfully one should understand what exactly you deal with. You should also know their breeding and living patterns to make your home "inhospitable" to them. and talented, and are well adapted to survive in. raccoons in your yard, don't leave out pet food. I have a long unanswered question no-one seems to know the answer to and since my Dad is gone, I can't ask him. When it rains, does it wash away the scent that prevents the snakes,pests, etc from coming? After every heavy rain, I have been putting out more moth balls and it's affecting my pocket book! Lol HELP. capture. I've seen firsthand my share of big. go away. Some people try to sell predator urine, All parts of daffodils (flowers, leaves, bulbs) are poisonous to gophers - as well as to people and dogs. Gophers won't eat daffodils. try to do it themselves (like block off the hole -. Diatomaceous earth (food grade). It is white powder that dehydrates silverfish and other bug pests and causes their death. Dust all areas where they can hide and they will die simply from walking through it. Diatomaceous earth for silverfish is efficient as long as it is dry. Though the powder is lethal to pests, it's non-toxic to people and pets. I don't have plants in my yard; however, there are gopher mounds everywhere. What are they after in this case? Mothballs. The bugs can't stand their smell either. Place mothballs wherever they are seen frequently. Feed pets inside. Feeding pets outside can attract insects and rodents which attracts snakes. If feeding outside is necessary, be sure to cleanup uneaten food right away. Store pet food in a metal can with a tight fitting lid. raccoon removal in your town? Now serving over 400. Burrow blasters/detonators will also work on: badgers, ground hogs, ground squirrels, moles, pocket gophers, prairie dogs, voles, and other burrowing animals. [9]. ornamental fish in ponds, to pooping in the pool,. We are senior citizens unable to

5 work our yard. We have two dogs that live in the house, but go out in the backyard through the day. Our yard seems to be full of gophers (or moles, we don't know the difference). What can we do without poisoning our dogs? Make sure that you are indeed dealing with gophers. Ground moles love the damp. If you have ground moles and flood you are flooding the tunnel, you'll only make your yard more inviting. [12].

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