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Methanol overdose

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Methanol poisoning mainly affects the gastrointestinal, nervous, and ophthalmological (eye) systems. Symptoms may include:

Nervous system

Ophthalmological system

Gastrointestinal system

  • Abdominal pain (severe)
  • Diarrhea
  • Liver function problems
  • Nausea
  • Pancreatitis
  • Vomiting

Other


Review Date: 01/17/2007
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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