Kali Oxalicum
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General EN
Kali Oxalicum.
Kali oxalas. Potassium Bioxalale. Salts of Sorrel. KHC2O4, 2H2O. Trituration. Solution.
Clinical EN
Convulsions. Cramps. Eyes, inflamed. Lumbago. Vomiting.
Characteristics EN
Only cases of poisoning have been observed with this salt. The main symptoms are those of violent irritation—convulsions, violent and continuous vomiting, cramps, severe pain in the back, coldness, and collapse. One patient became insane. A peculiar symptom was throbbing in the head with great thirst. There were severe pains in the back recalling the action of Oxalic acid, with which (and with Rumex acet.) this remedy must be compared.
Mind EN
Became insane.—Extreme depression.
Head EN
Swimming in head; heaviness; throbbing pain and great thirst.
Eyes EN
Great soreness of eyes with dim vision.—Conjunctivae injected; pupils dilated.
Face EN
Countenance flushed
Face pale, anxious-looking, and covered with a cold sweat
Face and lips pate, with continual rigors over whole body.
Mouth EN
Tongue and fauces red and irritable.—Very strong acid taste of poison lasting two days.;
Throat EN
Scalding sensation in throat and stomach.
Stomach EN
Great thirst and throbbing pain in head
Vomiting and faintness
Vomiting, continuing at intervals of ten minutes to an hour for nearly a week
It had scarcely reached the stomach when she was seized with excruciating pain, followed by violent convulsions and death within tell minutes
Very severe burning pain in stomach and bowels.
Abdomen EN
Violent pains in abdomen and convulsions.—Scalding sensation extended over abdomen, with tenderness on tolerably firm pressure.
Urinary Organs EN
Micturition accompanied by a sensation of scalding.
Back EN
Pain in back.—Severe lumbar pain.
Upper Limbs EN
Spasmodic contractions in hands.—Nails and fingers blue as in cholera.
Lower Limbs EN
Great weakness in lower limbs.—Cramps in legs.
Generalities EN
Convulsions and violent pains in abdomen.—Great muscular weakness.—Falls and utters loud cries.—Tendency to faint.—Lying on the floor quite faint.
Fever EN
Skin cold and clammy
Sensations of coldness, succeeded by burning heat in chest and stomach, and general muscular weakness
Continued rigors affecting whole body.