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Green camphor mixed in sweet
My 2.8 year old kid ate a small bite on pongal(sweet) mixed with green camphor ,which is given on temple ,is that ok I am very much worried .
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Camphor from tree source used in temples is safe in small quantity. It is natural product. Not synthetic. Mostly no harm. Observe if the child develops any symptoms of toxicity. If necessary if any vomiting, drowsiness etc develop show to a Paediatrician.
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Camphor is rapidly absorbed and highly neurotoxic to toddlers, though temple sweets typically use tiny edible amounts.Monitor your child closely for the next 6 hours for early symptoms like vomiting, dizziness, or unusual lethargy.Watch carefully for sudden, afebrile seizures, which are the most critical complication associated with camphor poisoning.Never induce vomiting or offer fluids like milk or water, as this can severely accelerate the chemical's absorption.Keep any remaining sweet to show medical staff so they can help determine the potential level of toxic exposure.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Devaraja
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Coimbatore
Advise transfer to closest hospital; remove camphor-smelling foreign material.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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Hyderabad
you need to absorb for Vomitings seizures unconscious ness
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