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Mushroom Poisoning Cases
The mushroom poisoning cases in Malaysia is quiet limited and there are no physical evidence of the poisoning cases. So, in this section we will share the cases inside and outside of Malaysia. Stories and experience from around the world.
Mycetism, defined as poisoning from mushroom species. There are some cases in the world about food poisoning that cause by eating mushroom.
There are the comments from the people those deal with poison mushroom:
1. Insects around the mature mushroom indicate it is edible mushroom.
2. Symptoms of uptake of poison mushroom from gastrointestinal discomfort to death.
3. Symptoms will start from 6-24 hours after eat the mushroom.
4. Many people that ate them commented poisonous mushroom is even better taste than other edible mushroom.
5. The toxin will affect liver.
6. S. Todd Mitchell of Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, Calif claimed they used drug as treatment within 96 hours can save the patients. However the research still not been published.
7. Drinking a lot of water is suggested to remove toxin of mushroom.
8. Eshelman, a New York residents accidently ate poisonous mushroom and suffer for diarrhoea and vomiting. He said the poisonous mushroom that he ate are fully white colour.
Below are the links to the article of mushroom poisoning cases maybe not all in Malaysia but at least some information can be shared. :)
There are the comments from the people those deal with poison mushroom:
1. Insects around the mature mushroom indicate it is edible mushroom.
2. Symptoms of uptake of poison mushroom from gastrointestinal discomfort to death.
3. Symptoms will start from 6-24 hours after eat the mushroom.
4. Many people that ate them commented poisonous mushroom is even better taste than other edible mushroom.
5. The toxin will affect liver.
6. S. Todd Mitchell of Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, Calif claimed they used drug as treatment within 96 hours can save the patients. However the research still not been published.
7. Drinking a lot of water is suggested to remove toxin of mushroom.
8. Eshelman, a New York residents accidently ate poisonous mushroom and suffer for diarrhoea and vomiting. He said the poisonous mushroom that he ate are fully white colour.
Below are the links to the article of mushroom poisoning cases maybe not all in Malaysia but at least some information can be shared. :)
For Malaysians, here are some documents that shares about mushroom poisoning in Malaysia.
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An article from Kosmo online that warns all Malaysians that lives near the farm areas no to consume any wild mushrooms without knowing it is edible or poisonous.
click here for further details.... |
This article is about cendawan tahun which only grow once in a year. In Malaysia, this mushrooms are delicacies as it is hard to be found accept for once in a year. it is not poisonous but there are mushrooms that are look-alike which caused few mushroom poisoning cases such as the case in Bukit Tangga, Changlun, Kedah.
click here for more information.. |
A case happened in Malaysia where two Siamese couple mistakenly eat the poisonous mushrooms in Bukit Tangga, Changlun, Kedah
Makan cendawan beracun di Bukit Tangga |
These are the symptoms after consumption of each toxin from mushrooms that will affect human severely:
1. Gastrointestinal Irritants
Symptom: nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea.
it appears after 20 minutes to 4 hours of ingesting.
2. Muscarine
Symptom: excessive salivation, sweating, tears, lactation (in pregnant women), plus severe vomiting and diarrhea with visual disturbances, irregular pulse, decreased blood pressure, and difficulty in breathing.
The symptoms is within 15-30 minutes of ingestion.
3. Isoaxzale derivatives
Symptom: effects on the central nervous system: confusion, visual distortion, a feeling of greater strength, delusions and convulsions. Drowsiness is a common symptom, and many who ingest these mushrooms
Dogs and cats can die from these isoxazole toxins,.
The symptoms occurred between 30minutes to 2 hours after ingestion, and last for several hours.
4.Amanitin
Extremely Serious and cause fatality.
DON’T WAIT for symptoms to appear. Rush the person to the hospital where the toxins can be removed before being fully absorbed into the body.
5. Gyromitrin
Symptom: Headaches, abdominal distress, severe diarrhea, and vomiting, liver, kidney, and red blood cell damage may occur, possibly resulting in death. Gyromitrin is also a known carcinogen.
The symptoms appear within 2 to 24 hours
6. Orellanine
Extremely Serious kidney failure
The symptoms last for three weeks.
7. Psilocybin, Psilocin, and other Indole Derivatives
Symptom: Affect the serotonergic systems in the brain
The symptoms are between four to six hours.
8. Delayed Kidney Damage (Renal Failure)
Symptom: gastrointestinal distress, anxiety, chills, cramps, disorientation, kidney failure and sometimes malaise, sweating, weakness, warm feeling and feeling over thirsty.
The symptom last for 4 to 11 hours.
9. Coprine-like syndrome
Symptom: tachycardia (racing heart) and papilations, tingling arms and legs, warmth and flushing, and sometimes headache, heavy limbs, salivation. A few minutes after alcohol consumed. The effect of this symdrome is from a mushroom called Lepita sp.
1. Gastrointestinal Irritants
Symptom: nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea.
it appears after 20 minutes to 4 hours of ingesting.
2. Muscarine
Symptom: excessive salivation, sweating, tears, lactation (in pregnant women), plus severe vomiting and diarrhea with visual disturbances, irregular pulse, decreased blood pressure, and difficulty in breathing.
The symptoms is within 15-30 minutes of ingestion.
3. Isoaxzale derivatives
Symptom: effects on the central nervous system: confusion, visual distortion, a feeling of greater strength, delusions and convulsions. Drowsiness is a common symptom, and many who ingest these mushrooms
Dogs and cats can die from these isoxazole toxins,.
The symptoms occurred between 30minutes to 2 hours after ingestion, and last for several hours.
4.Amanitin
Extremely Serious and cause fatality.
DON’T WAIT for symptoms to appear. Rush the person to the hospital where the toxins can be removed before being fully absorbed into the body.
5. Gyromitrin
Symptom: Headaches, abdominal distress, severe diarrhea, and vomiting, liver, kidney, and red blood cell damage may occur, possibly resulting in death. Gyromitrin is also a known carcinogen.
The symptoms appear within 2 to 24 hours
6. Orellanine
Extremely Serious kidney failure
The symptoms last for three weeks.
7. Psilocybin, Psilocin, and other Indole Derivatives
Symptom: Affect the serotonergic systems in the brain
The symptoms are between four to six hours.
8. Delayed Kidney Damage (Renal Failure)
Symptom: gastrointestinal distress, anxiety, chills, cramps, disorientation, kidney failure and sometimes malaise, sweating, weakness, warm feeling and feeling over thirsty.
The symptom last for 4 to 11 hours.
9. Coprine-like syndrome
Symptom: tachycardia (racing heart) and papilations, tingling arms and legs, warmth and flushing, and sometimes headache, heavy limbs, salivation. A few minutes after alcohol consumed. The effect of this symdrome is from a mushroom called Lepita sp.
here we like to share a link to a page where the admin shares about this amazing creature, including both edible and poisonous mushrooms:
http://www.fungikingdom.net/mycology-education/edible-mushrooms--poisonous/
http://www.fungikingdom.net/mycology-education/edible-mushrooms--poisonous/
Here is another link that will direct to a page where the owner of it share some stories and opinions about the poisonous mushrooms
Poisonous or edible mushrooms? this knowledge can save your life.
Poisonous or edible mushrooms? this knowledge can save your life.
It is because sharing is caring, we would like to share another link about the mushroom poisoning with all of you.