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What Causes Severe Itching Of Legs

Health Encyclopedia: Dry Cell Batteries

Alternative Names

Batteries - dry cell


Symptoms

Symptoms vary depending on what type of battery is ingested (acidic or alkaline).

Symptoms of acidic dry cell battery poisoning include:

  • Decreased mental ability
  • Irritation or burns in the mouth
  • Muscle cramps
  • Slurred speech
  • Swelling of the lower legs , ankles, or feet
  • Weakness
  • Nervous system
  • Spastic walk
  • Spasticity
  • Tremor ...
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Expert & Community Posts

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Battling Dry Skin in the Winter
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...  The chief presenting complaint in my office is itching (pruritis). Dry skin is often... Read more »

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Taming the Tingles: Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...What are the symptoms of restless legs syndrome? The itching, burning sensation on the limbs and... Read more »

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Herpes and Itchy Skin
By Penelope James , Health Expert

Do you ever get the sensation of itching all over your body?  I had it so bad last week that I... Read more »

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Diagnosing Restless Leg Syndrome
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...descriptive terms are “creepy-crawly” sensations, itching, “soda bubbling”, burning, or... Read more »

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Stung By Allergies
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...into a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis: itching and hives over large areas of the... Read more »

Health Guide

Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
...never be applied to the skin. Side effects from direct exposure may include mild burning, stinging, itching, and rash, but in general, permethrin is very safe and its use may even reduce child... Read more »
Alcoholism: Complications
...alcoholism is associated with osteoporosis (loss of bone density), muscular deterioration, skin sores, and itching. Alcohol-dependent women seem to face a higher risk than men for damage to... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes
...fail, dialysis is required. Symptoms of kidney failure may include swelling in the feet and ankles, itching, fatigue, and pale skin color. On an encouraging note, a 2005 study in the Journal of... Read more »
Vitamins: Introduction
...problems in high-risk patients such as certain diabetics.Allergic-type responses, including rash and itching, to high doses have been reported. Those who are taking Coumadin, an anticoagulant,... Read more »
MS symptoms
...progresses:Imbalance and dizziness.Tremors.Facial pain.Spasm-related symptoms. They include burning, itching, aching, quivering sensations. They usually occur in the extremities and last seconds... Read more »

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