Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Digitalis Toxicity - going to be hard to recognize

Digitalis Toxicity Symptoms & Signs
Visual changes (unusual)
Halos or rings of light around objects
Seeing lights or bright spots
Changes in color perception
Blind spots in vision
Blurred vision
Confusion
Loss of appetite
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Palpitations
Irregular pulse Additional symptoms that may be associated with digitalis toxicity include the following:
Decreased urine output
Excessive nighttime urination
Overall swelling
Decreased consciousness
Difficulty breathing when lying down

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