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URGENT: I think my son may be poisoned

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Renee Radenberg - Child Nutrition, nutrition

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URGENT: I think my son may be poisoned

by AussieinIndia, May 23, 2008 04:14PM

Please help. We live in India - right now we are in the middle of cashew fruit season. My husband brought one home with the nut still intact. My 11 year old son took the raw nut and chewed it once before spitting it out. He is now very ill, complaining of headache, dizziness, body pain and has a 101 Fheit fever at the moment. I have given him a tablet to ease the pain and reduce the fever. It is very hard to get medical help in the middle of the night here. Has he been poisoned? How severe can it be? What should I do? Please help. I am very worried.

Is your child male or female?

Male

What is your child's height?

147cm

What is your child's weight (kgs or lbs)

48kg

Doctor's Answer

by Renee Radenberg

, May 24, 2008 10:05AM

To: AussieinIndia

Go get medical attention because raw cashews are poisonous.

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