Turpentine

Turpentine is a substance obtained by distilling the resin of coniferous trees. It has a strong irritant and resorptive effect, and also exhibits nephrotoxic properties.

If turpentine gets inside the body, there is a sharp pain along the esophagus and in the abdominal area, vomiting mixed with blood, diarrhea, severe weakness and dizziness. The development of psychomotor agitation, delirium, convulsions, loss of consciousness and coma with respiratory failure similar to mechanical asphyxia is possible.

Subsequent complications may develop in the form of bronchopneumonia, kidney damage and acute renal failure.

Treatment for turpentine poisoning includes:

1. Gastric lavage, forced diuresis.

2. For agitation and convulsions - intramuscular administration of diazepam, cardiovascular drugs, vitamins B1 and B12.

3. Treatment of toxic shock and nephropathy.