Iron poisoning is an extremely dangerous condition and the leading cause of death among children under six who ingest a toxic substance.
Iron poisonings may be acute or chronic. Acute poisoning occurs primarily in children or in suicide attempts by adults, and can be fatal.
Iron poisoning is another big problem. Iron supplements meant for adults (such as for pregnant women) are a major cause of poisoning in children. Care should be taken to keep iron supplements safely away from children.
Iron poisoning can occur with an overdose of iron pills. When iron is given into a vein or muscle, the healthcare provider will need to monitor the person closely. Taking iron this way can cause:
an allergic reaction
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It is unlikely that a person would take too much iron. However, children can sometimes develop iron poisoning by swallowing too many iron supplements. Symptoms of iron poisoning include: ...
Acquired hemochromatosis
Classical hemochromatosis
Genetic hemochromatosis
Genetic iron poisoning
Hereditary hemochromatosis
Iron overload disease
Primary hemochromatosis
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Children under six years are at particular risk of iron poisoning, making it very important to store iron tablets out of the reach of children.
Keep iron tablets out of the reach of small children. Iron poisoning can be very dangerous.
Preventing iron deficiency ...
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Treatment with deferoxamine (an antidote to iron poisoning)
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If you take iron pills without talking with your doctor first, the pills may cause you to have too much iron in your blood, or even iron poisoning. Your low iron level may be caused by a serious problem, such as a bleeding ulcer or colon cancer.
Poisonings
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looking as well as black, if they have red streaks, or if cramps, sharp pains, or soreness in the stomach occur, gastrointestinal bleeding may be causing the iron deficiency and the patient should call the doctor promptly.
Acute iron poisoning is ...
 See also: Poisoning, Symptom, Deficiency, Bleeding, Pregnancy
  
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