T47: Poisoning by agents primarily affecting the gastrointestinal system
T47.5: Poisoning: Digestants
A substance can cause poisoning if, for example, too much of it is taken. The substance may also be administered or taken by mistake.
There are different drugs that help digestion. They differ in the way they act, for example. In the body, certain proteins ensure that processes run better or more quickly. These proteins are also known as enzymes. For example, digestive medications can contain enzymes that help to digest food.
In a case of poisoning through drugs like these, the symptoms depend on such things as which drug has been taken. For example, a poisoning may be accompanied by abdominal pain. Nausea and vomiting can also occur. Poisoning through drugs that help digestion can cause diarrhea.
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