A patient came to the ER with symptoms that looked like a stomach bug 🤢 But the real cause?
She accidentally drank antifreeze from an unlabeled bottle that she mistook for her sports drink.
This isn’t as rare as you might think. Antifreeze poisoning happens when people store it in unmarked containers, especially bottles that look like beverages.
It’s brightly colored, tastes sweet, and drinking can cause severe health issues.
⚠️ Critical Safety Tips:
• NEVER transfer antifreeze to beverage containers
• Always keep it in the original labeled container
• Store it locked away from food, drinks, kids & pets
• If you must transfer it, LABEL IT IMMEDIATELY
🚨 Emergency Signs:
• Nausea/vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Confusion or drowsiness
• Symptoms appear within hours
If you suspect antifreeze poisoning:
📞 Call 911 or Poison Control:
1-800-222-1222 (If outside the US, please call your local emergency services)
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