What is iron poisoning
Iron poisoning occur when a person, usually a child, ingests too much iron syrup or pills. Expectant mothers often takes iron supplements during pregnancy. If these are left around the house, they can become targets of curious children because they are mostly brightly colored, sugar-coated, and have the appearance of sweets. Sometimes the pills are taken intentionally by adults with suicide intent. Indeed, there are unreported cases of iron overdose in Kenya including one in the Central Rift a couple of years ago.
The severity and outcome of Iron poisoning is dependent on the amount . . .
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