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Acute nutmeg poisoning.

Ann McKenna1, Sean P Nordt, John Ryan

  • 1Emergency Department, St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4, Ireland.

European Journal of Emergency Medicine : Official Journal of the European Society for Emergency Medicine
|July 14, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Acute nutmeg poisoning can cause neurological and anti-cholinergic symptoms in adolescents. Emergency staff should recognize these effects, especially in individuals seeking alternative recreational substances.

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Area of Science:

  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a spice with psychoactive properties.
  • Recreational ingestion of nutmeg can lead to toxic effects.

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old male presented with neurological and anti-cholinergic symptoms after recreational nutmeg ingestion.
  • Non-specific electrocardiographic changes were also noted.

Findings:

  • Nutmeg poisoning can manifest with a range of neurological deficits.
  • The case highlights the potential for severe adverse effects from consuming large doses of nutmeg.

Implications:

  • Awareness of nutmeg toxicity is crucial for emergency medical personnel.
  • Clinicians should consider nutmeg as a potential cause of poisoning in patients, particularly those with a history of recreational substance use.

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