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2. Activated charcoal benefits explained: Does it actually ... - AOL

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   Activated charcoal has moved to the forefront as traditional treatments such as ipecac-induced vomiting or stomach pumping have fallen out of favor; in short because gastric suctioning is high ...

3. Activated charcoal (medication) - Wikipedia

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   Charcoal biscuits were sold in England starting in the early 19th century, originally as remedy to flatulence and stomach trouble. [9]Tablets or capsules of activated carbon are used in many countries as an over-the-counter drug to treat diarrhea, indigestion, and flatulence. [10]

4. Norovirus survival guide: How to get through the stomach flu

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   As if cold and flu season weren't bad enough, this winter is turning out to be a particularly bad one for stomach bugs. By Dec. 11, 495 outbreaks of norovirus had been reported nationwide ...

5. Caustic ingestion - Wikipedia

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   Clinical attempts to empty the stomach can cause further injuries. [1] Activated charcoal does not neutralize caustics and can also obscure endoscopic visualization. [ 1 ] There is no known clinical benefit of neutralization of the caustic substances; neutralization releases heat as well as causing gaseous distention and vomiting, all of which ...

6. Got Norovirus? Doctors Say This Is Exactly What You Should Now

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   Getting lots of rest is key to regaining your strength, Dr. Dibba points out, so take it easy and sleep. How to feel better faster “To speed up recovery from norovirus, you should focus on ...

7. Salicylate poisoning - Wikipedia

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   The initial dose of activated charcoal is most useful if given within 2 hours of initial ingestion. [9] Contraindications to the use of activated charcoal include altered mental status (due to the risk of aspiration), GI bleeding (often due to salicylates) or poor gastric motility. [9] Whole bowel irrigation using the laxative polyethylene ...

8. The 24-Hour Flu Is No Joke: Here’s What Causes It - AOL

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   The 24-hour flu is usually a type of gastroenteritis, which is an inflammation of the intestines and stomach, says William Schaffner, M.D., an infectious disease specialist and professor at the ...

9. Activated charcoal cleanse - Wikipedia

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   Activated charcoal, also known as activated carbon is commonly produced from high carbon source materials such as wood or coconut husk. [1] It is made by treating the source material with either a combination of heat and pressure, or with a strong acid or base followed by carbonization to make it highly porous . [ 2 ]